Muslims across Nepal celebrate birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad
Nov 11, 2019
Birgunj (Nepal), Nov 11 (ANI): Muslims across Nepal celebrated Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi, the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad with great joy and zeal on Sunday. The day is celebrated in the third Islamic month called Rabee-ul-aawal according to the lunar calendar. People organized a huge rally for ‘Malid’, as it is celebrated in a carnival manner. Founder of Islam Prophet Muhammad is believed to have been born on the 12th day of the month, and Muslims celebrate ‘Milad’ to commemorate this day. The time of Malid is an important time for Muslims to learn and reflect on Muhammad's life.