Eid Milad un Nabi is celebrated in Pakistan. It falls on the 12th day of the month of Rabi al-awwal in the Muslim lunar calendar and is popularly believed to be the day of the birth of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), along with the day he died. Many Muslims around the world choose to celebrate this day in memory of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)’s birth.
This is how Pakistani are celebrating Eid Milad un Nabi
There have been greetings for the day from people
Eid I Milad-un-Nabi Mubarak! Let's reiterate the holy Prophet's(Pbuh)message of peace and tolerance in these difficult times for our world ?
— SenatorSherryRehman (@sherryrehman) December 12, 2016
Rabi Al-Awwal,The month our
Prophet Muhammad(ﷺ) was born.
Remembrance of the man who conquered worlds with nothing but peace & tranquility! pic.twitter.com/90LOM8CPIt— Sheikh Rashid Ahmad (@ShkhRasheed) December 11, 2016
It is high time we acted upon Muhammad's (SAW) teachings of peace, compassion, love and mercy for success in this world & in the hereafter..
— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) December 11, 2016
And streets are lit up around the country to commemorate the occasion
Lighting for Eid Milad Nabi at Chaudhry Nazir Ahmed Jatt Public Secretariat, Burewala. pic.twitter.com/uJ7OnZn0ek
— Ayesha Nazir Jatt (@IamAyeshaNazir) December 11, 2016
Mehfil-e-Milad Sharif held at Bilawal House on the eve of Eid Milad-un-Nabi https://t.co/eOnZZfCSk6 pic.twitter.com/2KSQk4pAtu
— New PPP (@NewPPPPunjab) December 12, 2016
Even Kashmir Valley has been lit
Eid Milad ul Nabi lighting at Dargah Hazrat Bal in Kashmir Vally pic.twitter.com/lkV7TWtQ9T
— Hamid Mir (@HamidMirGEO) December 11, 2016
There are rallies people are attending across the country
First time u have ever seen this type of craze for #EID-MILADUN-NABI….too much crowd…#Rally
— Shahbaz Alam (@shahbazalam4u) December 12, 2016
This one doesn’t feel all the rituals
31 Gun salute at Eid Milad, rallies, floats, flags n banners.. Islam is not abt ritualistic pomposity.. its the message.
— Asef (@Aseff_J) December 12, 2016
But many are sharing quotes attributed to the Prophet
#OurProphetPBUHOurPride pic.twitter.com/zWWJQJLRCH
— Hamna Iqbal (@HamnaiqbalHamna) December 12, 2016
Eid Milad-un-Nabi Mubarak. On this day and every day spread the teachings of Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH). #OurProphetPBUHOurPride pic.twitter.com/2tgl7b3D8M
— Chefling Tales (@CheflingTales) December 12, 2016
And good deeds that everyone should learn from
Eid Milad un Nabi (SAW) Mubarak to all. Let's resolve to make every effort possible to make peace n spread the message of peace all over.
— Israr A. Kasana (@IsrarKasana) December 12, 2016
Pray lots on this auspicious occasion and remember those who left us this year #Eid-Milad-un-Nabi
— HUMAIMA MALICK (@HumaimaMalick) December 11, 2016
To everyone celebrating, here’s hoping you extend the same respect and tolerance to everyone to choose to commemorate ocassions near to them in their own ways.
Cover image: AFP Photo / Rizwan Tabassum