Hundreds of Iranians gathered in Tehran on Friday to celebrate Mawlid al-Nabawi, the birth of the Prophet Muhammad, with songs, firecrackers, and demonstrations of solidarity with Palestinians amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict. The event saw participants waving Palestinian and Hezbollah flags, expressing their support for the Palestinian cause.

Footage from the event captured crowds listening to religious songs and setting off firecrackers in celebration. Roghayeh, one of the participants, stated, "We want to show anyone who takes a step against Islam that the Islamic Ummah is getting bigger and bigger, even if there are differences within it because [Islam] is a perfect religion and no other religion can replace it."

Another participant, Somayeh, emphasised the importance of unity in the celebration, noting that it "brings unity among Muslims." She added, "We Muslims, both Shia and Sunni, are all Muslims; we love the Prophet very much, and these celebrations make the solidarity and unity between us stronger and stronger."

Shiite Muslims of the Twelver sect observe the birth of the Prophet Muhammad on the 17th of Rabi' al-Awwal in the Islamic calendar, while other Muslim communities commemorate it on the 12th of Rabi' al-Awwal. This day is marked by unique religious festivities across various Muslim countries and communities worldwide.