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Birthday of Prophet Muhammad (Maulid), there is the 12 th of the month Rabi al-Avval Lunar. This year Maulid falls on March 9.

The tradition of celebrating the birthday of the Prophet established only through the 300 years since the emergence of Islam. Some scientists believe its innovation, borrowed from the Christians, and condemn the following new custom. Others believe that to celebrate this date is useful, especially in these days, because it is a good opportunity to draw attention to the identity of the Prophet.

around the world celebrate this landmark date in a different way.

In many Muslim countries Maulid is a public holiday. Read sermons in mosques, is a common prayer and the distribution of charity. There are contests poems praising the Prophet Muhammad. In some countries, the streets are lit with a solemn procession of lanterns and torches.

This year in the United Arab Emirates, March 8, declared a holiday for government agencies. 9 March – closed for the private sector. All of the UAE federal ministries, governmental and municipal institutions of the country will receive a three-day vacation.

At the birthplace of Islam – Saudi Arabia – that day is not mentioned. Theologians believe that the celebration of Maulid contrary to the teachings of the Prophet, who said that in Islam there are only two holidays.

In some countries, to this date conjunction seminars and conferences. For example, in Indonesia, March 7, will start an international seminar, which is dedicated to the Prophet Muhammad Sunna.

In Sri Lanka, March 10, the festival will be dedicated to this event, organized by the Islamic University.

In the U.S., Britain, Canada and Australia in this day of charity events taking place on the distribution of food. For children organize contests of poetry, which dealt with the pioneer life of Islam.

In the English city of Manchester on 10 March a conference in which everyone will be able to get answers to their questions. Islamic radio station in Manchester to the birthday of the Prophet has produced a cycle of cognitive programs.

theologians believe that Maulid should be given more time reading the Koran, the observance of Lent, the study of his life, the Messenger of Allah. If Maulid not turning into a ritual and celebration can not guarantee anything forbidden, then you can celebrate this date.

Prominent Muslim scholar Sheikh Yusuf Kardava writes that the celebration of Maulid should be a reminder of the life of Prophet of Islam, to help the current generation of Muslims to learn the lessons of his life.

“We need all these lessons, and such dates remind us of these lessons and values. I think that if the festival is taking place properly, it will be a great goal – bring the Muslims to the teachings of Islam, the Sunna and the life of the Prophet, – underlines the scientist. – In fact, the celebration of this day is the celebration of the birth of Islam. This should remind people how to live the prophet “.

“Consequently, permissible to celebrate the birthday of the Prophet, thus showing our love for him and our desire to follow his example, if it will not take any action contrary to Islamic teachings,” – says the fatwa of Sheikh Atiyya Sacra, the heads of the fatwas Al-Azhar.