In Muslim countries, Eid-El-Maulud is a particularly significant day since it commemorates the birth of the prophet Muhammad, the founder of Islam. The Islamic calendar’s third month, Rabi’ al-awwal, is the month in which this day is observed. This year’s date is October 9th, 2021, which is today.
Every year on the anniversary of Muhammad’s birth, Muslim countries celebrate it as a national holiday. And everyone celebrates it in the way they think is most appropriate for the occasion.
The general public has the day off, and most schools and businesses are closed. Some Muslims regard this day as a day for praise and festivity. That is why, in certain countries, torch parades are held in the streets, and homes and mosques are decorated for the event.
Women do the same with their hands, which they use to create beautiful henna ink drawings. The men, on the other hand, traditionally wear white chilabas and crimson caps. It is, typically, first and foremost, a family celebration.
On this day, Muslim families gather to worship Allah and spend time together. Many people share breakfast and even dinner with their family, eating traditional Muslim meals and exchanging gifts. Some countries, on the other hand, prefer to devote this day to introspection rather than festivities and use it to devote time to reading the Koran.
There are two methods to commemorate this day, but both share a common sentiment: the faith of individuals who follow the Islamic religion. In general, however, Eid-el Maulud is a time for solemn thought and dedication rather than merriment.
Muslims in Nigeria and their compatriots are being exhorted to take a step back and retrace their steps, rediscover their faith in God, and acquire the genuine meaning of piety, sacrifice, patience, and fellowship. The lesson taught by Eid-el Maulud would have accomplished its goal in this way.