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Syraat Al Mustaqeem

Milad an-Nabi: The birth month of the Prophet Muhammad

Masjid Nabawi, also known as the Prophet Muhammad Mosque, is one of the important holy sites in Islam, and is in Madinah (Medina)

(Picture: Adli Wahid / Unsplash)

Islam is a faith inclined to celebration, with two Eid festivals a year – one of which lasts three days – and positive milestones marked by sweet treats and community gatherings.

This month will see another moment of rejoicing, with the day that is widely recognised as the Prophet Muhammad’s birthday.

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