How is Mawlid al Nabi Celebrated Around the Muslim World?

Mawlid al-Nabi is an Islamic holiday that celebrates the birth of the Prophet Muhammad, and it is observed in many Muslim countries.

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00:00 Mawlid al-Nabi in Arabic translates to the birthday of the Prophet and is observed on

00:08 the 12th day of the month of Rabi ul-Awwal, the third month of the Islamic lunar calendar.

00:14 The focus of Eid Mi'l-Adha al-Nabi is to celebrate the life of the Prophet Muhammad

00:18 peace be upon him and remember his teachings, experiences and his character as he even forgave

00:23 his enemies.

00:25 Muslims celebrate the occasion by wearing new clothes, offering prayers and exchanging

00:28 gifts.

00:29 The day is celebrated by preparing special meals at mosques or at home with friends and

00:34 family.

00:35 In the Middle East, streets are often decorated with lights and lanterns and sweets are distributed

00:39 to the public.

00:40 And in some countries, special plastic dolls are given out to children.

00:43 (upbeat music)