Milad al-Nabi
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Muhammad was born in 570 AD and is revered as the last Prophet of Islam.
The Muslim era began with his immigration from Mecca to Medina in 622 CE, where he proclaimed himself the messenger of God and received the Quran, the holy text of the Islamic faith, from the Supreme at the age of forty. A few years later, he returned to Mecca, where the Kaaba was established as a pilgrimage destination for followers of Islam. The Prophet died in 632 AD.
On the birthday of the Prophet, believers visit mosques where religious leaders and scholars tell about various aspects of the life of the Holy Prophet. These are the stories of his birth, childhood, youth and adulthood; of his character, teaching, suffering and forgiveness of each of his fiercest enemies, of his steadfastness in the face of common opposition, of his leadership in battle, of his bravery, wisdom, preaching, and the ultimate victory, thanks to Allah, over the hearts of men. Salutations and praise songs are also recited in honor of the Prophet. Muslims also donate to charity.
Feasts are held and food is offered to guests and the poor.