Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday, also known as Mawlid or Eid-e-Milad an-Nabi, is observed by Muslims during the month of Rabi’ al-awwal, the third month of the Muslim calendar. It commemorates the birth of Prophet Muhammad, which is believed to be around the year 570 A.D. The day is marked with religious lectures, readings of the Quran, and various social gatherings.