History Of Eid-e-Milad / Milad-un-Nabi
It is celebrated in the month of Rabi’ al-awwal, which is the third month in the Islamic calendar. While the Shias celebrate it on the 17th of the month, the Sunnis celebrate on the festival on 12th of the month, according to the Islamic calendar.
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History Of Eid-e-Milad / Milad-un-Nabi
However, over the years practices got modified and heavy influence of some Sufi practices like animal sacrifices, public discourses, torchlight processions during nightfall and a banquet to its public, dominated the celebrations. People of the ruling clan were honoured as they were believed to be Caliphs, which were considered to be representatives of Muhammad.
The celebrations of Eid-e-Milad became more popular during the 11th century and it was first celebrated as an official festival in Egypt. During this period, only Shia Muslim, who were the ruling tribe in the region could celebrate the festival and the festivities were not extended to the general public.
In ancient times, the festival was performed much differently as compared to modern times. As it was first started in the 11th century in Egypt by the leading clan, they played an important role in the celebration.
In the 12th century, countries other than Egypt such as Syria, Morocco, Turkey and Spain, started celebrating Eid-e-Milad. And soon, Sunni Muslims too started celebrating the day.
People started their day by offering prayers. After this, people from the ruling clan gave speeches and verses from the Holy Quran were recited. The festivities would culminate with a large public feast.
The festival is also known as Milad an-Nabi and Mawlid an-Nabi. In colloquial Arabic, the word “Mawlid” means to give birth or bear a child.
Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi or Eid-e-Milad is the day the Prophet Mohammad was born. The day is dedicated to him and his teachings. The Prophet was born in Mecca on the twelfth day of Rabee-ul-Awwal, the third month of the Islamic lunar calendar. The date is believed to be 570 CE. This year, Milad will start from the evening of November 9 and will continue till November 10 evening.
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