Mawlid an-Nabi

Mawlid an-Nabi (Arabic: مَوْلِدُ انّ نَبِيٍّ) is a special day in Islamic calendar to remember the birth of Prophet Muhammad. The day falls on the 12th day of Rabiul Awal of Islamic lunar calendar every year. Every year, Muslims around the world celebrate the day by large street processions, distributing food and charity and talks and sermons about the life of the prophet.

Mawlid an-Nabi Lahore, Pakistan

Mawlid an-Nabi in Iraqi Kurdistan 2013.

The day is recognised as a public holiday in most Muslim countries with the exception of Saudi Arabia.