Milad un Nabi (Mawlid) in Australia ― Date, History, and Details
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History of Milad un Nabi (Mawlid) in Australia and How to Celebrate/ Observe It
Mawlid is the observance of the birthday of the Islamic prophet Muhammad which is celebrated in Rabi’ al-awwal, the third month in the Islamic calendar. The date of Mawlid is on the twelfth day of this month. Muslims believe that Muhammad was born on this date in the city of Mecca in the year 571 CE.
Mawlid is a public holiday in many countries with a Muslim majority, such as Afghanistan, Algeria, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Malaysia, Mauritania, Morocco, Pakistan, Sudan and Syria. In some countries, such as India and Nigeria, the holiday is not a public holiday but is widely observed by Muslims.
In Australia, Mawlid is not a public holiday but is celebrated by the Muslim community. Mawlid celebrations typically involve special prayers, recitations of the Qur’an, sermons, food, music and dance.