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Post by Mahtab on Dec 28, 2014 8:45:40 GMT
Mawlid al-Nabi (12 Rabi 1): Prophet Muhammad's BirthdayThis holiday celebrates the birthday of Muhammad, the founder of Islam. It is fixed as the 12th day of the month of Rabi I in the Islamic calendar. Mawlid means birthday of a holy figure and al-Nabi means prophet. The day is commemorated with recollections of Muhammad's life and significance. Fundamentalist Muslims, such as the Wahhabi sect, do not celebrate it. www.infoplease.com
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