Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi 2024 Date: Check when it is this year, September 15th or 16th
Eid Milad un Nabi, also known as Eid-e-Milad, will be observed from the evening of Sunday, September 15, 2024, to the evening of Monday, September 16, 2024. This date marks the commemoration of both the birth and death anniversary of Prophet Muhammad. As the Islamic calendar follows the lunar cycle, the exact date of the observance varies each year.
The Historical Context of Eid Milad un Nabi
Prophet Muhammad is believed to have been born in Mecca around 570 AD. According to Sunni Islamic scholars, his birth took place on the 12th day of Rabi' al-awwal, the third month of the Islamic calendar, while Shia scholars observe it on the 17th day. This day is significant in both Sunni and Shia traditions, though the exact date of observance varies slightly.
The occasion not only celebrates the Prophet's birth but also mourns his passing, which occurred in 632 AD. The first recorded large-scale observance of Eid Milad un Nabi took place nearly 600 years after the Prophet’s death, predominantly in Egypt during the Fatimid dynasty. Some historians believe the tradition may have originated in Syria or Iraq.
Commemorating the Prophet's Legacy
Eid Milad un Nabi is a time for Muslims around the world to offer prayers and express gratitude. It is often marked by family gatherings, special prayers, and the exchange of greetings. Many visit mosques, shrines, and dargahs to observe the day.
As one devotee described, «It's a day to offer gratitude and prayers, and congregate with family and friends.»
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