New Delhi: Muslims all across the world are celebrating Eid-i-Milad-ul-Nabi, also known as Mawlid or Eid-e-Milad today. The event commemorates Prophet Muhammad's birth anniversary. He was born on the third month of the Islamic calendar, Rabi' al-Awwal. This year it is being celebrated from the evening of October 8 to the evening of October 9 with great enthusiasm across the country.
People are exchanging wishes and are celebrating this occasion with friends and family. President Draupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi have also taken to Twitter and greeted the nation on the occasion.
President Droupadi Murmu tweeted, " On the auspicious occasion of Milad-un-Nabi, the birthday of Prophet Muhammad, I extend my greetings and good wishes to all fellow citizens, especially to my Muslim brothers and sisters. Today, let us all take inspiration from the life of the Prophet (peace be upon him), and resolve to continue working for the progress of the country with mutual harmony."
Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended greetings as he wrote: "Best wishes on Milad-un-Nabi. May this occasion further the spirit of peace, togetherness and compassion in our society. Eid Mubarak."
Apart from the President and the Prime Minister, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has also tweeted to wish the country on this auspicious occasion. He tweeted, "Eid Milad-Un-Nabi Mubarak! May this auspicious occasion bring peace, harmony, good health, and prosperity to everyone."
Twitter was flooded with the wishes of other leaders as well. Captain Amrinder Singh, Pinarayi Vijayan, Kiren Rijiju, and Nitin Gadkari were among the eminent political personalities on wished their followers on social media.
Netizens have also replied to the tweets and exchanged wishes and messages on this auspicious occasion.
Eid Milad un Nabi 2022: Celebrations
People celebrate Prophet Muhammad's birthday as a way to express their love and devotion to the founder of Islam on the occasion of Eid Milad-un-Nabi. It is a day dedicated to remembering the guidance and compassion of the Holy Prophet. Muslims start the day by offering Namaz and partaking in other ceremonial practices, making it a significant day for Muslims.
The most significant lesson imparted by Prophet Muhammad is that of love, kindness, sacrifice, human dignity, discourse, variety, and coexistence. We are reminded of the Prophet Muhammad's message by Eid Milad-un-Nabi.