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While Milad is always on the 12th of Rabi'-ul-Awwal in the Islamic calendar, the date on the Western calendar (the [[Gregorian calendar]]) varies from year to year due to differences between the two calendars, since the Islamic calendar is a [[lunar calendar]] and the Gregorian calendar is a [[solar calendar]]. Furthermore, the method used to determine when each Islamic month begins varies from country to country. (For details, please see [[Islamic calendar]].) All future dates listed below are only estimates: |
While Milad is always on the 12th of Rabi'-ul-Awwal in the Islamic calendar, the date on the Western calendar (the [[Gregorian calendar]]) varies from year to year due to differences between the two calendars, since the Islamic calendar is a [[lunar calendar]] and the Gregorian calendar is a [[solar calendar]]. Furthermore, the method used to determine when each Islamic month begins varies from country to country. (For details, please see [[Islamic calendar]].) All future dates listed below are only estimates: |
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* 2003: [[May 14]] |
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* 2004: [[May 2]] |
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* 2005: [[April 21]] |
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* 2006: [[April 11]] |
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* 2007: [[March 31]] |
* 2007: [[March 31]] |
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* 2008: [[March 20]] |
* 2008: [[March 20]] |
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Milad, Milad an-Nabi or Mawlid al-Nabi (Template:Lang-ar) is the celebration of the birthday of Muhammad, the final prophet of God; also known as "the seal of the prophets". Sunni Muslims celebrate this day on the 12th of Rabi'-ul-Awwal in the Islamic calendar. Muhammad was born around 570 CE and died in 632 CE.
It has been suggested that Muhammad practised the Milad an-Nabi himself because he would fast every Monday, the day on which he was born. However, he also used to fast on Thursdays; and, in fact, he would fast on many days throughout the year. Fasting is a major act of piety in Islam; and whoever fasts is highly rewarded by Allah.
It is generally believed that the celebration of Milad an-Nabi was first observed around 13th century CE. Some conservative sects today consider the celebration to be an innovation, but the vast majority of Muslims celebrate the Milad with great dedication. Processions are held, homes are decorated, food is prepared and distributed, stories about the life of Muhammad are narrated by learned people of Islam and poems are recited by children. Madih nabawi may also be performed.
Milad in the Western Calendar
While Milad is always on the 12th of Rabi'-ul-Awwal in the Islamic calendar, the date on the Western calendar (the Gregorian calendar) varies from year to year due to differences between the two calendars, since the Islamic calendar is a lunar calendar and the Gregorian calendar is a solar calendar. Furthermore, the method used to determine when each Islamic month begins varies from country to country. (For details, please see Islamic calendar.) All future dates listed below are only estimates:
- 2007: March 31
- 2008: March 20
- 2009: March 9
- 2010: February 26
- 2011: February 15
- 2012: February 4
- 2013: January 24
- 2014: January 13
- 2015: January 2
- 2016: December 22
- 2017: December 11
- 2018: November 30
- 2019: November 19
- 2020: November 8
- 2021: October 28