Udaipur’s Muslim community celebrated Milaad-un-Nabi, birthday of Hazrat Muhammad (SAWS) the Holy Prophet of Islam, with devotion, bliss and admiration.

On the auspicious occasion, a mass procession was observed today by hundred and thousands of Muslim men dressed in traditional attires and holding Islamic flags. Prophet Muhammad (SAWS) was born in the Islamic Month of Rabbi-al-Awwal in 570.

The colorful convoy today at the Juloos-e-Muhammadi took the shape of a large procession from Anjuman Chowk and passed through many areas and residential colonies of the walled city area, specifically the areas with key Muslim populace and ended at the Dargah of Zahir-ul-Hasan at Brahmpol.

More than 7 main Muslim colonies, their management committees, chief of the committees and people residing in these colonies participated in the procession. People from Alipura, Pahada, Khanjipeer, Silawatwadi, Dholi Bawdi, Hiranmagri Sector 4, 5 and Sector 12, Savina also joined the procession.

The procession was organized and managed by Anjuman e Talim ul Islam Committee. The President of the committee Sharafat Khan; Secretary, Farukh Hussain and executive members Haji Jung Daat Khan, Dr. Saeed Kureshi, Abid Khan were also present on the occasion.

Milaad celebrations have been going on since the last few days with a series of happenings and events taking place in the city. Milaad-un-Nabi is also termed as Eid-Milaad-un-Nabi, as the birth of Prophet Muhammad is no less than a most blessed day for any Muslim.

Decorations, Mehfils, Feasts, Religious Sermons and giving alms are some common activities that begin a week before Milaad-un-Nabi.

Photos of Milaad Procession by Sayeed Ahmed and Sohail Khan