Today a part of the Muslim world celebrates Milad un Nabi (or Mawlid), Milad un Nabithe birthday of the Muslim prophet Muhammed. This celebration, 4th of February, is slightly controversial because some Muslims don’t believe that celebrating birthdays is necessary, or even permissible. Despite the divided opinions, however, the majority of Muslims agree that the birth of Muhammed was the most significant event in Islamic history. Thus, those who celebrate it do so with great enthusiasm.

Saudi-Arabia is the only Muslim country where Milad un Nabi is not an official public holiday. In others, Milad un Nabi is sometimes celebrated in a carnival manner.  Streets and mosques are decorated, parents tell their children stories about different aspects of the prophet’s life, and many people donate money, clothes, and food to charity. Milad un Nabi is also celebrated in countries such as India, Indonesia, Russia,Canada, as well as here in the UK.

Other celebrations in February:

Waitangi Day

Independence Days in February

St. Valentine’s Day

Red Hand Day

National Foundation Day: Japan

Setsubun: Japan

Lantern Festival

Nirvana Day

Ash Wednesday

Fairtrade Fortnight

World Day of Social Justice

International Mother Language Day

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