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Thousands of Muslims took to the streets of Hyderabad on Thursday to celebrate Milad-un-Nabi, the anniversary of the birth of the Prophet Muhammad.
Footage shows attendees arriving on foot and by motorcycle, car, and lorries as the vibrant procession threads through the densely packed city streets. Children can be seen waving huge flags as crowds gather, singing and chanting in devotion.
The annual procession, which began early in the morning, set off from the historic Mecca Masjid in the Old City and snaked through the city’s main streets throughout the day.
Roads were lined with colourful flags as attendees recited Salawat prayers and blessings honouring the Prophet Muhammad. Indian Muslims celebrated the occasion this year as the 1500th anniversary of the birth of the prophet.
“Alhamdulillah, this celebration has been going on for many years. But today's celebration marks the 1500th year. Alhamdulillah, we are celebrating this special day and will plan the year-long celebrations this year,” said Mohammad Rayaz, organiser of the procession.
The Milad-un-Nabi celebrations were postponed earlier this week to avoid a clash with the Ganesh idol immersion processions which concluded on Tuesday. The State government and the Muslim community agreed to reschedule to ensure public safety and communal harmony.
“I would like to convey a message to everyone. This is the message of the God, the ruler of the world. We should live in peace. We should embrace his school of thought. We should share the happiness with everyone and Alhamdulillah, as you can see, the people of all beliefs, like our Hindu brothers, and all those from different communities are all gathered here to celebrate,” noted Rayaz.
Milad-un-Nabawi, also known as Mawlid al-Nabawi al-Sharif, is celebrated by Sunni Muslims each year on the 12th day of Rabi' al-Awwal, the third month of the Islamic calendar, while Shia Muslims celebrate it on the 17th.
On Mawlid, Muslims worldwide pray and read the Quran to mark the birth of the Prophet Muhammad, who was born around 570 AD.
‘Share the happiness with everyone’ - Thousands join procession in Hyderabad to celebrate '1500th year' of Prophet Muhammad's birth
Thousands of Muslims took to the streets of Hyderabad on Thursday to celebrate Milad-un-Nabi, the anniversary of the birth of the Prophet Muhammad.
Footage shows attendees arriving on foot and by motorcycle, car, and lorries as the vibrant procession threads through the densely packed city streets. Children can be seen waving huge flags as crowds gather, singing and chanting in devotion.
The annual procession, which began early in the morning, set off from the historic Mecca Masjid in the Old City and snaked through the city’s main streets throughout the day.
Roads were lined with colourful flags as attendees recited Salawat prayers and blessings honouring the Prophet Muhammad. Indian Muslims celebrated the occasion this year as the 1500th anniversary of the birth of the prophet.
“Alhamdulillah, this celebration has been going on for many years. But today's celebration marks the 1500th year. Alhamdulillah, we are celebrating this special day and will plan the year-long celebrations this year,” said Mohammad Rayaz, organiser of the procession.
The Milad-un-Nabi celebrations were postponed earlier this week to avoid a clash with the Ganesh idol immersion processions which concluded on Tuesday. The State government and the Muslim community agreed to reschedule to ensure public safety and communal harmony.
“I would like to convey a message to everyone. This is the message of the God, the ruler of the world. We should live in peace. We should embrace his school of thought. We should share the happiness with everyone and Alhamdulillah, as you can see, the people of all beliefs, like our Hindu brothers, and all those from different communities are all gathered here to celebrate,” noted Rayaz.
Milad-un-Nabawi, also known as Mawlid al-Nabawi al-Sharif, is celebrated by Sunni Muslims each year on the 12th day of Rabi' al-Awwal, the third month of the Islamic calendar, while Shia Muslims celebrate it on the 17th.
On Mawlid, Muslims worldwide pray and read the Quran to mark the birth of the Prophet Muhammad, who was born around 570 AD.
Music at source may be subject to copywrite
Thousands of Muslims took to the streets of Hyderabad on Thursday to celebrate Milad-un-Nabi, the anniversary of the birth of the Prophet Muhammad.
Footage shows attendees arriving on foot and by motorcycle, car, and lorries as the vibrant procession threads through the densely packed city streets. Children can be seen waving huge flags as crowds gather, singing and chanting in devotion.
The annual procession, which began early in the morning, set off from the historic Mecca Masjid in the Old City and snaked through the city’s main streets throughout the day.
Roads were lined with colourful flags as attendees recited Salawat prayers and blessings honouring the Prophet Muhammad. Indian Muslims celebrated the occasion this year as the 1500th anniversary of the birth of the prophet.
“Alhamdulillah, this celebration has been going on for many years. But today's celebration marks the 1500th year. Alhamdulillah, we are celebrating this special day and will plan the year-long celebrations this year,” said Mohammad Rayaz, organiser of the procession.
The Milad-un-Nabi celebrations were postponed earlier this week to avoid a clash with the Ganesh idol immersion processions which concluded on Tuesday. The State government and the Muslim community agreed to reschedule to ensure public safety and communal harmony.
“I would like to convey a message to everyone. This is the message of the God, the ruler of the world. We should live in peace. We should embrace his school of thought. We should share the happiness with everyone and Alhamdulillah, as you can see, the people of all beliefs, like our Hindu brothers, and all those from different communities are all gathered here to celebrate,” noted Rayaz.
Milad-un-Nabawi, also known as Mawlid al-Nabawi al-Sharif, is celebrated by Sunni Muslims each year on the 12th day of Rabi' al-Awwal, the third month of the Islamic calendar, while Shia Muslims celebrate it on the 17th.
On Mawlid, Muslims worldwide pray and read the Quran to mark the birth of the Prophet Muhammad, who was born around 570 AD.