Eid Milad Un Nabi 2024: The moon of Rabiul Awwal was sighted, Eid Miladunnabi will be celebrated on 16 September

Eid Milad Un Nabi 2024: Eid-e-Milad is a special festival celebrated in the Muslim community. The festival of Milad-ul-Nabi or Eid ul Miladunnabi is celebrated to commemorate the birthday of the last prophet Hazrat Muhammad Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam. On this day people remember the life and teachings of Prophet Muhammad.

When is Eid ul Miladunnabi celebrated (Eid Milad Un Nabi 2024 Date)

The festival of Eid Miladunnabi is celebrated on the 12th day of Rabi-ul-Awwal. Rabi-ul-Awwal is the third month of the Islamic calendar. The moon of Rabi-ul-Awwal was seen in India on Wednesday, September 4, 2024. After the sighting of the moon, the month of Rabi-ul-Awwal started. After this, on September 16, 2024, the birth of Hazrat Muhammad will be celebrated with devotion as the festival of Eid Miladunnabi.

Although the period of gatherings in mosques starts from the first date of Rabiul Awwal. But on September 16, the traditional Madhe Rasool procession will be taken out, Allah will be prayed to and the Quran-e-Pak will be recited.

Shias and Sunnis celebrate Eid Milad-un-Nabi on different days

People of Shia and Sunni sects celebrate Eid Milad-un-Nabi on different days. Sunni scholars chose 12th Rabi-ul-Awwal to celebrate this festival, while people of Shia sect celebrate this festival on 17th Rabi-ul-Awwal.

Eid Milad-un-Nabi a festival of joy or sorrow?

The last prophet of Islam Hazrat Muhammad Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam was born on the 12th of Rabi-ul-Awwal. Therefore, this day is a happy celebration. Therefore, this day has special significance for Muslims. But on the other hand, it is also a day of mourning. Because Prophet Muhammad died on this date.

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