Eid e Milad Celebrations in Pakistan

Sunni Muslims around the globe are preparing to celebrat the birthday of Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him) that is also known as Eid e Miad. But the question that rises is, when to celebrate Jashn-Eid-Milad-un-Nabi.

Well, it is celebrated every year on 12 Rabi ul Awal as per Islamic Calendar. It is the fourth month in the calendar and its celebration date varies in different countries because of the moon sighting.

There is a contradiction of celebration of this event between Sunni and Shia Muslims. Sunni community believe that Pyare Nabi (Sallalah Hu AlaihiwAslaam) was born on 12th, where as Shia community that HIS date of birth is 17th Rabi ul Awal.

Eid Milad un Nabi Celebrations

People start celebrating this event when Rabi ul Awal ka chand is seen by the committee and make the announcement. The next day people start illuminating colorful lights on masjids, buildings, homes and streets to express their love and respect for Hazrat Muhammad (Sallalah Hu AlaihiwAslaam).

When day of birth arrives, people organize Milad un Nabi confrences, event and Mehfils in which they recite Naats shareef that contains ishq e nabi shayari. People on this occasion distribute sweets and food among poors to make them part of their celebrations.

Another purpose of celebrating this event is to give the world a message that, Islam is a religion of peace. This is the teaching of our beloved Holy Prophet (Peace Be Upon Him). Following the preachings of Hazrat Muhammad (Sallalah Hu AlaihiwAslaam), one can get success in every walk of life.

Here we are listing down few activities that people do to celebrate Eid e Mawlid:

• Decorating masjids and homes.
• Reciting Darood Pak and nawafil.
• Organizing Mehfil e Milad.
• Reciting Naat shareef.
• Distributing sweets among poors.

There are lot of other things people do to show their respect and love for the last messenger of Allah.

Don't forget to pray for the good health and happiness of your family members, realtives, friends and all loved ones and wish them Eid Milad un Nabi Mubarak.

Here we are sharing a short video that shows Jashn e Milad celebration.