Mawlid (The Prophet Mohammed's Birthday)
Date: Tuesday 15 February, 2011
Prophet Muhammad (pbuh)
was born Arabia in the city of Mecca on the 12th day of Rabi-ul-Awwal
(about A. D. 570), which was Monday the 20th day of April, 571 A.C.
The birthday celebration of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) and is
celebrated by Muslims as Eid-e Milad.
(Also known as
Milad al-Nabi, Milad-e Nabi - Milad-un Nabi - Maulid) it is marked by
Koranic recitals during the day and religious gatherings throughout
The Gambia at night to last until the
morning called Gamo.
The Mawlid al-Nabi was first observed
around the thirteenth century and was preceded by a month of
celebration. There is evidence that the Prophet, his Companions, and
the early followers after them did not celebrate or otherwise observe
his birthday.
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