The streets of Pakistan turned festive as devotees celebrated Eid Miladun Nabi, the birthday of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), on Tuesday with religious zeal and fervor.
Prime Minister Imran Khan had urged the nation to celebrate the day in “unprecedented” ways and the excitement was evident in the many processions in all major cities in the country, in which participants waved green flags and chanted slogans to commemorate your devotion to the prophet.
Government buildings, streets, houses, shopping malls, and mosques were beautifully adorned with lights and banners, while youth and children set off fireworks and marched in rallies in brightly colored clothing.
Despite the government-issued Standard Operating Instructions (SOPs) for Eid Miladun Nabi celebrations, the instructions on social distancing and wearing masks were hardly observed.
TOPSHOT – Youth play with fireworks during the celebrations for Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi which is the birthday of the Prophet Mohammad, in Lahore on October 18, 2021. (Photo by Arif ALI / AFP)
The popular Islamic holiday is celebrated around the world in the third month of the Muslim lunar calendar. EideMiladunNabi is seen today in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and other parts of the subcontinent. Sunni and Shiite sects observe EideMiladunNabi on different days. Milad Un Nabi Mubarak marks the great day for Muslims. They celebrate it with lights, decorations, special food, and greetings. People send beautiful WhatsApp and Facebook messages, cards and quotes from the Prophet.
Eid Milad Un Nabi 2021: History and Meaning
The history of Mawlid dates back to the early days of Islam, when people gathered to read poems and sing verses in honor of the Prophet Muhammad. The life and teachings of the Prophet, as reflected in the hadith, continue to influence believers. Muslims who observe MiladunNabi remember, discuss and celebrate the life of the Prophet on Eid Milad Un Nabi. People hold evening prayers and send MiladunNabi e-cards to friends and family. Eid Milad Un Nabi Mubarak!
