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Mawlid

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Mawlid in Lahore, Pakistan
Mawlid in Iraqi Kurdistan 2013.

Mawlid is the commemoration to remember the birth of Prophet Muhammad. It falls on the day of 12th day of Rabi al-Awal of Islamic calendar every year. The day is recognised as a public holiday in most Muslim countries with the exception of Saudi Arabia.