Details about Eid Miladan nabi?

Eid Milad-un-Nabi 

Eid Milad-un-Nabi, also known as Mawlid or Mawlid an-Nabawī, is a significant Islamic festival that commemorates the birth of the Prophet Muhammad. Celebrated on the twelfth day of Rabi' al-Awwal, the third month of the Islamic calendar, this event holds both religious and cultural importance for Muslims around the world.

The origins of Eid Milad-un-Nabi can be traced back to the early days of Islam when some of the Tabi'un (the generation after the Prophet's companions) started holding gatherings to recite poems and songs praising Prophet Muhammad. However, the formal celebration in grand ceremonies began later in history, with Muzaffar al-Din Gökböri being the first Muslim ruler to officially commemorate the Prophet's birth. The Ottomans later declared it an official holiday known as Mevlid Kandil in 1588.

While most sects of Islam endorse the observance of Prophet Muhammad's birthday, some movements, like Wahhabism-Salafism, Deobandism, and Ahl-I Hadith, object to its celebration, considering it an unauthorized religious innovation (bid'ah). Nevertheless, Eid Milad-un-Nabi is recognized as a public holiday in many Muslim-majority countries, except for Saudi Arabia and Qatar. Additionally, some non-Muslim majority countries with significant Muslim populations, such as India, also observe it as a public holiday.

The term "Mawlid" is derived from the Arabic root word "ولد," which means "to give birth" or "descendant." In contemporary usage, Mawlid refers specifically to the commemoration of Prophet Muhammad's birthday. However, in countries like Egypt and Sudan, Mawlid is also used as a general term for celebrating the birthdays of local Sufi saints.

The exact date of Prophet Muhammad's birth remains a matter of debate among scholars. While the majority of Sunni and Shia Muslims believe it to be the twelfth of Rabi' al-Awwal, a minority of Twelver Shia Muslims consider it to be the seventeenth of the same month.

The history of the Mawlid is not entirely clear. Some accounts suggest that the idea of celebrating the event arose when Prophet Muhammad fasted on Mondays, considering it the day of his birth. Others attribute the formalization of Mawlid celebrations to the Abbasids in Baghdad, while some propose the Fatimids may have initiated the tradition, particularly in Egypt.

The celebration of Eid Milad-un-Nabi involves various observances such as praising God (Hamd), reciting the Tasbih (glorification of God), singing Naat (poems praising the Prophet), fasting, public parades, family gatherings, and decorating streets and homes.

Over time, the celebration of Eid Milad-un-Nabi has become an integral part of Islamic culture, reflecting the love and reverence Muslims hold for Prophet Muhammad and his teachings. It remains a significant occasion for Muslims to come together, honor the Prophet's life, and commemorate his teachings, fostering unity and a sense of community among believers.