Eid Miladun Nabi celebrated across Muslim world

Muslims celebrate the birth of Holy Prophet (PBUH) on the third month (Rabiul Awal) of the Islamic year.
Dawn.com | APP | AP | AFP Published December 12, 2016

Muslims across the world celebrate the birth of Holy Prophet (PBUH) on the third month (Rabiul Awal) of the Islamic lunar calendar. Muslims are celebrating the day with religious zeal and fervor. The way in which the occasion is celebrated depicts several colours of local traditions, besides touch of their religion and their association to the Holy Prophet (PBUH).

Pakistan
People walk through a decorated market on the celebration of Eid Milad-un-Nabi, the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), in Lahore.—AFP
People walk through a decorated market on the celebration of Eid Milad-un-Nabi, the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), in Lahore.—AFP

People walk through a decorated market on the celebration of Eid Milad-un-Nabi.—AFP
People walk through a decorated market on the celebration of Eid Milad-un-Nabi.—AFP

A worker is busy in preparing a 2520kg cake at the shrine of Hazrat Pir Sufi Muhammad on the eve of Eid Milad Un Nabi (PBHU).—APP
A worker is busy in preparing a 2520kg cake at the shrine of Hazrat Pir Sufi Muhammad on the eve of Eid Milad Un Nabi (PBHU).—APP

People busy in decorating a street with colorful lights at Shujabad area of Multan in connection with Eid Milad-un-Nabi (PBUH).—APP
People busy in decorating a street with colorful lights at Shujabad area of Multan in connection with Eid Milad-un-Nabi (PBUH).—APP

India-held Kashmir
Kashmiri Muslims converge on the Hazratbal shrine on the eve of the festival of Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi in Srinagar.—AFP
Kashmiri Muslims converge on the Hazratbal shrine on the eve of the festival of Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi in Srinagar.—AFP

A Kashmiri vendor sells traditional Kashmiri snacks on the eve of Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi in Srinagar.—AFP
A Kashmiri vendor sells traditional Kashmiri snacks on the eve of Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi in Srinagar.—AFP

A Kashmiri baker make traditional Kashmiri bread to be sold among devotees on the eve Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi.—AFP
A Kashmiri baker make traditional Kashmiri bread to be sold among devotees on the eve Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi.—AFP

Lebanon
Lebanese Muslim Sufi men play music during a ritual ceremony to commemorate the birth of Holy Prophet (PBUH).— AFP
Lebanese Muslim Sufi men play music during a ritual ceremony to commemorate the birth of Holy Prophet (PBUH).— AFP

A Lebanese Muslim Sufi child plays music during a ritual ceremony.—AFP
A Lebanese Muslim Sufi child plays music during a ritual ceremony.—AFP

A Lebanese Muslim Sufi man performs a traditional dance during a ritual ceremony.— AFP
A Lebanese Muslim Sufi man performs a traditional dance during a ritual ceremony.— AFP

A Lebanese Muslim Sufi man prays during a ritual ceremony.—AFP
A Lebanese Muslim Sufi man prays during a ritual ceremony.—AFP

Yemen
Muslim Yemenis attend a gathering marking the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).—AFP
Muslim Yemenis attend a gathering marking the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).—AFP

Muslim Yemeni women attend a gathering marking the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).—AFP
Muslim Yemeni women attend a gathering marking the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).—AFP

Muslim Yemenis carry placards during a gathering marking the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).—AFP
Muslim Yemenis carry placards during a gathering marking the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).—AFP

Muslim Yemenis attend a gathering marking the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).—AFP
Muslim Yemenis attend a gathering marking the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).—AFP

A Muslim Yemeni shows of his coloured face during a gathering marking the birth anniversary of Islam's Prophet Muhammad.—AFP
A Muslim Yemeni shows of his coloured face during a gathering marking the birth anniversary of Islam's Prophet Muhammad.—AFP

Afghanistan
Afghan men and boys eat during celebrations marking the birth anniversary of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).—AFP
Afghan men and boys eat during celebrations marking the birth anniversary of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).—AFP

Afghan women and children eat during celebrations marking the birth anniversary of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).—AFP
Afghan women and children eat during celebrations marking the birth anniversary of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).—AFP

Egypt
Traditional sugar hand made dolls are displayed celebrating "Mould El Naby", the anniversary of the birthday of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) in Cairo Egypt.—AP
Traditional sugar hand made dolls are displayed celebrating "Mould El Naby", the anniversary of the birthday of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) in Cairo Egypt.—AP

An Egyptian man buys a pair of dolls to celebrate the anniversary of the birthday of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).—AP
An Egyptian man buys a pair of dolls to celebrate the anniversary of the birthday of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).—AP

A man spreads incense at a traditional sweet shop celebrating the anniversary of the birthday of Prophet Muhammad(PBUH).—AP
A man spreads incense at a traditional sweet shop celebrating the anniversary of the birthday of Prophet Muhammad(PBUH).—AP

a
Dec 12, 2016 10:07am
mashaAllah!
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Fahad
Dec 12, 2016 10:16am
It must have been really difficult to get images from across the world since a mere minority celebrates this event within India and Pakistan and no where else. It sure does reflect that this celebration was never a part of Islam since the companions of our beloved prophet never held such events.
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Jameel wani(occupied kashmir)
Dec 12, 2016 10:24am
amazing pics.....
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Khurram
Dec 12, 2016 10:27am
Great pics. Nice to see muslims celebrating prophet Mohd. (PBUH) with enthusiasm.
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itrat khaliq
Dec 12, 2016 11:00am
Dawn should also write about the history of this celebration .
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SK Tiwari
Dec 12, 2016 01:00pm
Nice pictures.More pictures covering Indonesia, Malaysia, India, Khazakistan, UAE, KSA etc. should have been added. Thanks and Hapyy Eid-Milad-ul-Nabi
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naseem Dar
Dec 12, 2016 01:30pm
The best way to celebrate the birth of Holy Prophet is by following his teachings and practices.
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My 2 cents
Dec 12, 2016 02:05pm
I wish we pay half of these ceremonial effort to his teaching then world would have been a much better palce
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Adam Kramer
Dec 12, 2016 02:41pm
Wonderful photos, feeling very happy to be part of the Eid Milad-un-Nabi celebrations here in Pakistan. Alhumdullilah. Peace and Love to all...
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Zacharias
Dec 12, 2016 03:32pm
In Saudi Arabia, the birth place of the Prophet, there is no celebration or holiday.
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wrangler
Dec 12, 2016 08:41pm
@itrat khaliq I agree with you.
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wrangler
Dec 12, 2016 08:48pm
History must be shown, when it started,from which era,Because The companions of the Prophet(Saw) Didn't celebrate this.And no one can say or prove that he or she love the prophet more than the Sahaba(R.A).
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LH
Dec 12, 2016 10:18pm
@Fahad get the proper info whomever you follow
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zahid
Dec 13, 2016 01:13am
Mashallah thanks for sharing
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Ahmad Zubair
Dec 13, 2016 07:26am
Congratulations to all on the graceful & happy occasion of Eid-Milad-ul-Nabi, Sallallaho Alaihae Waalihe Wassallam.
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sarfraz ahmad
Dec 13, 2016 12:59pm
very good. celebration be glorified all over the muslim world.
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