Mawlid
مولد
mawlid
☪️Islamic Terms
Birthday; celebration of Prophet Muhammad's birth.
Full Definition
Mawlid (also Mawlid al-Nabi) refers to the birthday of Prophet Muhammad, celebrated on 12 Rabi' al-Awwal in the Islamic calendar. Celebrations vary across Muslim communities and may include poetry, songs, sermons, and charitable acts. The celebration expresses love and veneration for the Prophet, though some Muslims question its basis in early Islam.