The Prophet's Birthday or Mawleed al Nabi

Mawlid, or Eid Milad-un-Nabi, is celebrated every year as the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad. Muslims across the world celebrate the day, which is also a designated holiday in many parts of the world.

Because Muhammad was the chosen recipient and messenger of the word of God through the divine revelations, Muslims from all walks of life strive to follow his example. After the holy Qur'an, the sayings of the Prophet (hadith) and descriptions of his way of life (sunna) are the most important Muslim texts.