One of the world’s largest religions Islam and its highest authority Prophet Muhammad was born on the third Islamic month of Rabbi-ul-awaal which falls on 15^th or 16^th February 2011 this year, the date varies according to moon sighted in world’s different geographic location.

Generally it is celebrated on 12^th day of the month Rabbi-ul-awaal, it is very commonly known as Milad-un-Nabi or Mawlid in different parts of world.

Around 1 lakh strong Muslim community of Udaipur has organized various religious gatherings, spiritual symposium and celebrations remembering the characteristics of Prophet Muhammad following with sermons, poetry, naath-qhwani and community feast.

The Muslim pockets of Udaipur city have been decorated with colorful lightings and replicas of historical mosque in Medina. Areas like Malla talai, Silawat wari, Anjuman Chowk, Dholi Bawri and Payda near Ayad attracts large crowd of spectators every day to view the decorations and to attend the late night spiritual mehfils.

Today on 16^th Feb. a carnival style rally is going to be carried out by Muslims of Udaipur after the prayers at 2:00pm from Anjuman which is expected to be attended by hundreds and thousands of disciples dressed in traditional clothes with a flag of Islam in hands.

Due to different personal and social views many Muslim sects oppose the Milaad celebration, and some has their own way of celebrating the holy day by either fasting or indulge themselves in prayers.

Despite of mix beliefs of celebrating Milad-un-nabi or not, Muhammad remains distinctive figure of Islam. The only prophet who was termed by many great non-Muslim and Muslim intellectuals as a Prophet with multiple endowment, he was a Saint, King, Warrior, Entrepreneur, Son, Husband, Father, Announcer, Warner, Helper and a Prophet of God, all of his distinctiveness has made him known as not just prophet of Islam but the Prophet of all Human race.

UT will cover the communal rally starting from 2:00pm onwards; we’ll try to publish the coverage as soon as possible but not before 7PM IST today.

Respecting the sentiments of our Muslim readers, wherever the name of Muhammad appeared in the article, we pronounce Allah’s peace and mercy upon Prophet Muhammad and his progeny.