The 12th of Rabi-ul-Awal is a significant day for Muslims as it marks the birth of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) . Muslims around the world celebrate this day with great enthusiasm and reverence. The day is also known as Eid Milad-un-Nabi. The significance of this day lies in the fact that Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) is considered the last prophet of Allah and his teachings are the foundation of Islam. Muslims believe that his birth was a blessing for humanity and his life is an example for all Muslims to follow.

In Pakistan and some other Islamic countries, 12 Rabi-ul-Awal is a national public holiday. Muslims celebrate this day by offering special prayers in mosques and sending countless Salawat (Darood Sharif) upon Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) . Muslims also decorate their homes and streets with lights and banners, and organize processions and gatherings to celebrate the occasion.

It is important to note that there are some differences among scholars regarding the accuracy of the 12th of Rabi-ul-Awal as the date of birth of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). Sunni scholars argue that the 9th or 12th of Rabi-ul-Awal is the date of his birth, while Shia scholars say that he was born on the 17th of Rabi-ul-Awal. However, the most famous among scholars is that Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was born on the 12th of Rabi-ul-Awal in the year of the elephant in Makkah.