Eid Milad-un-Nabi

Published January 25, 2013
Building of Prime Minister House seen decorated with lights on the occasion of Eid Milad-un-Nabi. ?Photo by ONLINE
Building of Prime Minister House seen decorated with lights on the occasion of Eid Milad-un-Nabi. ?Photo by ONLINE
Pakistanis light fireworks as they celebrate on the eve of Eid Milad-un-Nabi. ?Photo by AFP
Pakistanis light fireworks as they celebrate on the eve of Eid Milad-un-Nabi. ?Photo by AFP
A follower of the Shia sect waves his traditional dagger (Jambiya) as he performs the Baraa dance during a rally marking the birth anniversary of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) in Sana?a. ?Photo by Reuters
A follower of the Shia sect waves his traditional dagger (Jambiya) as he performs the Baraa dance during a rally marking the birth anniversary of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) in Sana?a. ?Photo by Reuters
Dust rises as followers of Yemen's al-Houthi Shia group leave a ceremony held during Eid-e-Milad-ul-Nabi. ?Photo by Reuters
Dust rises as followers of Yemen's al-Houthi Shia group leave a ceremony held during Eid-e-Milad-ul-Nabi. ?Photo by Reuters
Iraqi people gather outside Abu Hanifa Mosque in Baghdad during a ceremony commemorating the birth of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). ?Photo by AFP
Iraqi people gather outside Abu Hanifa Mosque in Baghdad during a ceremony commemorating the birth of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). ?Photo by AFP
A young Pakistani rides on a camel at a rally during celebrations on the eve of Eid Milad-un-Nabi.  ?Photo by AFP
A young Pakistani rides on a camel at a rally during celebrations on the eve of Eid Milad-un-Nabi. ?Photo by AFP
A woman sits near traditional dolls displayed at a shop during the celebration of the birthday of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), at El Sayeda Zeinab Mosque in old Cairo. For the first time this year, some of the bridal dolls traditionally sold or to be given away during Eid Milad-un-Nabi are veiled, reflecting conservative religious sentiment in Egypt under the Muslim Brotherhood. ?Photo by Reuters
A woman sits near traditional dolls displayed at a shop during the celebration of the birthday of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), at El Sayeda Zeinab Mosque in old Cairo. For the first time this year, some of the bridal dolls traditionally sold or to be given away during Eid Milad-un-Nabi are veiled, reflecting conservative religious sentiment in Egypt under the Muslim Brotherhood. ?Photo by Reuters
The 600 year old 'Teen Darwaja' is illuminated ahead of Eid Milad-un-Nabi in the Walled City of Ahmedabad. Muslims across India and the globe will celebrate the birthday of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). ?Photo by AFP
The 600 year old 'Teen Darwaja' is illuminated ahead of Eid Milad-un-Nabi in the Walled City of Ahmedabad. Muslims across India and the globe will celebrate the birthday of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). ?Photo by AFP
Pakistanis carry torches during a celebration in Lahore. ?Photo by AFP
Pakistanis carry torches during a celebration in Lahore. ?Photo by AFP
Palestinian scouts play music during a ceremony commemorating the birth of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) outside the Dome of the Rock, Islam's third holiest site, in the old city of Jerusalem. ?Photo by AFP
Palestinian scouts play music during a ceremony commemorating the birth of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) outside the Dome of the Rock, Islam's third holiest site, in the old city of Jerusalem. ?Photo by AFP
Pakistani pedestrians cross an illuminated street to mark the celebration Eid Milad-un-Nabi in Lahore. ?Photo by AFP
Pakistani pedestrians cross an illuminated street to mark the celebration Eid Milad-un-Nabi in Lahore. ?Photo by AFP
Muslims pray at the shrine of Sayeda Zeinab, the granddaughter of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) after afternoon prayers at El Sayeda Zeinab Mosque in old Cairo. ?Photo by Reuters
Muslims pray at the shrine of Sayeda Zeinab, the granddaughter of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) after afternoon prayers at El Sayeda Zeinab Mosque in old Cairo. ?Photo by Reuters
A Pakistani devotee decorates a street to mark the celebration Eid Milad-un-Nabi. ?Photo by AFP
A Pakistani devotee decorates a street to mark the celebration Eid Milad-un-Nabi. ?Photo by AFP
A view of fireworks during a torch rally to celebrate Eid Milad-un-Nabi, at Mall Road in Lahore. ?Photo by ONLINE
A view of fireworks during a torch rally to celebrate Eid Milad-un-Nabi, at Mall Road in Lahore. ?Photo by ONLINE
Children sitting on a decorative animal cart as they participate in a torch rally at Mall Road. ?Photo by ONLINE
Children sitting on a decorative animal cart as they participate in a torch rally at Mall Road. ?Photo by ONLINE
Food being prepared at Qissa Khuwani Bazaar in Peshawar on the eve of Eid Milad-un-Nabi celebrations. ?Photo by INP
Food being prepared at Qissa Khuwani Bazaar in Peshawar on the eve of Eid Milad-un-Nabi celebrations. ?Photo by INP

Let's take a look at how Muslims from all over the world celebrate the birth of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). —Photos and texts by Agencies

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