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Mawlid an-Nabi
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Mawlid an-Nabi

In Islam, the commemoration of the birth of the prophet Muhammad, who was born on 12 Rabiulawal. The annual event takes place on the 12th day of the third month in the Muslim calendar.

Many Muslims, while having high regard for Muhammad, do not hold major celebrations on this day, following the practice of Muhammad's own companions who did not celebrate his birthday. Marking the date began only after the prophet's death.



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The suicide bomber struck in the southern town of Akuressa, targeting six government ministers as they led a procession towards a mosque to celebrate Mawlid, which commemorates the prophet Mohammed's birthday.
Sri Lanka suicide bomb kills 14 by Independent Television News Limited (ITN)
lt;p>AaAaAa In messages of congratulation to leaders of sister Islamic countries on the occasion of Aid Al Mawlid (the Prophet's birthday), the king insisted that it is important for the Ummah to recall these lofty values and consolidate means and mechanisms necessary to give concrete substance to the genuine Islamic solidarity.
King calls for promoting genuine Islamic solidarity by UMCI News (Potomac Falls, VA)
to march through the streets on Monday to celebrate the festival of Mawlid.
March for Mohammed by Birmingham Mail (England)
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