For the Muslims, the Prophet Muhammad is considered as the last prophet who represents the main figure of the Islamic religion. All Islam followers do celebrate the birth of their Prophet Muhammad in which they call it as the "Maulid or Mawlid Un Nabi". The word "Mawlid" actually refers to the birth of the prophet.
Maulid or Mawlid Un Nabi is widely celebrated throughout the world specifically with countries that practices Islamic religion. Going back into the history, celebrating this event can be traced back in the 11th century of Egypt. At this period of time, Islam had started to spread around various places and then throughout other countries.
What date is the Maulid or Mawlid Un Nabi being celebrated?
The birth of the Prophet Muhammad was actually based from the Lunar Calendar which makes the day of celebration vary each year for the Gregorian Calendar. But in the Islamic Calendar (Rabi' Al-Awwal), the event is celebrated in the third month of the year.
There are actually two Muslim factions which are the "Shia" and "Sunni". Shia Muslims do celebrate their Maulid or Mawlid Un Nabi during the 17th day of the Rabi' Al-Awwal while the Sunni Muslims is at the 12th day. As an example for the celebration of this event back in 2013, the Sunni faction had made their early celebration on the 24th of January while the Shia faction on the 29th.
Not all Muslims do celebrate Maulid or Mawlid Un Nabi but it is considered as a traditional Islamic holiday. It is actually a choice whether they do celebrate it or not. If you are a Filipino then you are probably aware that this event has been officially declared by the National Government as a non-working Muslim holiday. But in some countries, specifically Saudi Arabia, the celebration of Maulid or Mawlid Un Nabi is not observed and isn't considered as a public holiday.
Celebration of Maulid or Mawlid Un Nabi
All followers of the Prophet Muhammad show their respect by following his teachings. As a part of it, celebrating Maulid or Mawlid Un Nabi is all about "Sharing". It has become a tradition that Muhammad's followers share food to others, share stories about the prophet's life and everything about his accomplishments.
Muhammad's Childhood Days
The prophet Muhammad was born (on the Year of the Elephant) in a place called "Mecca" by his parents "Abduallah ibn Al Muttalib" and "Aminah bint Wahab". From the time that he was born, he lived along with the Bedouins. They were nomadic Arabs who often travel on the desert with their camels from one place to another. This was according to their belief that the desert was a healthier place for the infants to live.
Unfortunately, Muhammad's father died just a few months from the time that he was born. The death of his father was also followed by his mother when he was at the age of six. Thus, his grandfather "Abdullah ibn al Mutallib" became his guardian.
Based from the Presidential Decrees that has been released by the National Government (Presidential Decree (PD) No. 1083 or the Code of Muslim Personal Laws in the Philippines), Maulid or Mawlid Un Nabi was declared as a non-working Muslim Holiday.
Some common places where this particular event is being celebrated are the following:
Due to the Presidential Decree No. 1083, all government Muslim officials, employees and students are all excused from their work in order to give time for the celebration of their Maulid or Mawlid Un Nabi.
Maulid or Mawlid Un Nabi is widely celebrated throughout the world specifically with countries that practices Islamic religion. Going back into the history, celebrating this event can be traced back in the 11th century of Egypt. At this period of time, Islam had started to spread around various places and then throughout other countries.
What date is the Maulid or Mawlid Un Nabi being celebrated?
The birth of the Prophet Muhammad was actually based from the Lunar Calendar which makes the day of celebration vary each year for the Gregorian Calendar. But in the Islamic Calendar (Rabi' Al-Awwal), the event is celebrated in the third month of the year.
There are actually two Muslim factions which are the "Shia" and "Sunni". Shia Muslims do celebrate their Maulid or Mawlid Un Nabi during the 17th day of the Rabi' Al-Awwal while the Sunni Muslims is at the 12th day. As an example for the celebration of this event back in 2013, the Sunni faction had made their early celebration on the 24th of January while the Shia faction on the 29th.
Do all Muslims celebrate Maulid or Mawlid Un Nabi?
Not all Muslims do celebrate Maulid or Mawlid Un Nabi but it is considered as a traditional Islamic holiday. It is actually a choice whether they do celebrate it or not. If you are a Filipino then you are probably aware that this event has been officially declared by the National Government as a non-working Muslim holiday. But in some countries, specifically Saudi Arabia, the celebration of Maulid or Mawlid Un Nabi is not observed and isn't considered as a public holiday.
Celebration of Maulid or Mawlid Un Nabi
All followers of the Prophet Muhammad show their respect by following his teachings. As a part of it, celebrating Maulid or Mawlid Un Nabi is all about "Sharing". It has become a tradition that Muhammad's followers share food to others, share stories about the prophet's life and everything about his accomplishments.
Muhammad's Childhood Days
The prophet Muhammad was born (on the Year of the Elephant) in a place called "Mecca" by his parents "Abduallah ibn Al Muttalib" and "Aminah bint Wahab". From the time that he was born, he lived along with the Bedouins. They were nomadic Arabs who often travel on the desert with their camels from one place to another. This was according to their belief that the desert was a healthier place for the infants to live.
Unfortunately, Muhammad's father died just a few months from the time that he was born. The death of his father was also followed by his mother when he was at the age of six. Thus, his grandfather "Abdullah ibn al Mutallib" became his guardian.
Philippine Declaration of the Maulid or Mawlid Un Nabi as a Public Holiday
Based from the Presidential Decrees that has been released by the National Government (Presidential Decree (PD) No. 1083 or the Code of Muslim Personal Laws in the Philippines), Maulid or Mawlid Un Nabi was declared as a non-working Muslim Holiday.
Some common places where this particular event is being celebrated are the following:
1. Basilan
2. Lanao del Norte and Lanao del Sur
3. North Cotabato
4. Sultan Kudarat
5. Maguindanao
6. Sulu
7. Tawi-tawi
8. Zamboanga del Norte and Zamboanga del Sur
Due to the Presidential Decree No. 1083, all government Muslim officials, employees and students are all excused from their work in order to give time for the celebration of their Maulid or Mawlid Un Nabi.
The official celebration for Maulid or Mawlid Un Nabi for this year of 2015 here in the Philippines is on the 3rd of January.
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