Do Muslims celebrate the birthday of Prophet Muhammad?
The birth of Prophet Muhammad is commemorated on the twelfth of the month of Rabi al-Awwal. Rather than celebrating the event with festivities or fanfare, most Muslims take the opportunity to study more about the Prophet and his deeds, since Muslims consider him to be the best example of how one should lead his or her life. While the Prophet’s birth date is an important event recognized by Muslims, it is not an official religious holiday like Eid al-Fitr or Eid al-Adha.
