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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday (5 September 2025) greeted people on the occasion of Milad-un-Nabi. This festival is celebrated to commemorate the birthday of Prophet Muhammad, the founder of Islam. In a post on ‘X’, Prime Minister Modi said, “May this sacred day bring with it peace and well-being in our society. May the values of compassion, service and justice always guide us. Eid Mubarak.”
Milad-un-Nabi is celebrated as the birthday of Prophet-e-Islam Hazrat Muhammad. This festival falls in Rabi-al-Awwal, the third month of the Islamic calendar. Sunni Muslims consider 12 Rabi-al-Awwal as the Prophet’s birthday. On the other hand, Shia Muslims consider 17 Rabi-al-Awwal as the birth date.
Best wishes on the occasion of Milad-un-Nabi.
May this sacred day bring with it peace and well-being in our society. May the values of compassion, service and justice always guide us.
Eid Mubarak!
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 5, 2025
Meaning of Milad-un-Nabi
Milad-un-Nabi means the birth of the Prophet and is also called Maulid in many places, which means giving birth. This day is an occasion to remember the teachings of the Prophet and the ideals of his life. Prophet Muhammad was born in Mecca around 570 AD. He is considered the founder and last prophet of Islam. He became an orphan at the age of six and was raised by his grandfather and uncle. At the age of 40, he received the first message of Allah from the angel Jibreel Alaihissalam in the Hira cave in Mecca. This message later became a part of the Quran. The Prophet spent his entire life spreading the message of humanity.
In India and other countries
In countries like India, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, processions are taken out, religious meetings are held and sweets are distributed from house to house. Countries like Saudi Arabia and Qatar do not celebrate it because there is a tradition of Wahhabism and Salafism, which does not consider events like birthdays appropriate.
Message of Barawafat
Milad-un-Nabi is not a celebration of the Prophet’s birthday, but this day reminds us of his simple lifestyle, compassion, brotherhood and message of monotheism. This festival is a symbol of advancing the teachings of humanity and equality.
What is called Barawafat?
Barawafat is also called Eid e Milad or Miladunnabi. It is a very important festival of Islam. This day is special because on this day Prophet Hazrat Mohammad Sahib was born and on this day he also passed away. People of the Muslim community celebrate this day with great enthusiasm and devotion. Hazrat Mohammad Sahib is considered Rahmatul-lil-Alameen i.e. mercy for the whole world. He gave the message of truth, honesty and brotherhood to humanity. It is said that before his death, Mohammed Sahib was ill for twelve days and that is why this festival is called Baravafat. Bara means twelve and Wafat means death.
