Eid Milad-un-Nabi is an annual festival that marks the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad, the founder of Islam, and is celebrated by the Muslim community all over the world. Here are some things that can be done on this day:
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Decorations: Homes and mosques can be decorated with colorful lights to celebrate the auspicious day. People can also deck up in new clothes and spend the day together.
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Reciting stories: Stories from the life of the Prophet can be recited, and children or adults can perform a play based on his life.
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Giving to the poor: According to one source, feeding a few poor and needy people and paying for a poor persons wedding or arranging clothes or other necessities for them are good deeds that can be done on this day.
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Charity: Giving charity is a way to follow the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad and ensure that those who wish to celebrate this day have access to the means of joy.
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Forgiveness: On this day, people can try to reconnect with any relatives or Muslim brothers with whom they have broken relations. They can also try to fulfill any religious, social, or human rights of anyone on them.
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Meeting non-Muslims: People can meet non-Muslims they know and give them a small gift along with a small book by an authentic Sunni scholar either of introduction to Islam or on virtues and excellence of the holy Prophet.
Eid Milad-un-Nabi is an occasion for the Muslim community to remember and honor Prophet Muhammads life and what he stood for. It is celebrated on different days by the Shia and Sunni sects, but the Sunni scholars have chosen 12th Rabi ul-awwal to celebrate Eid Milad-un-Nabi.
