Dear Listeners,
Maulidur Rasul, or Maulid An-Nabi (Arabic) is known to be the one of the important Islamic observances every year for Muslims around the world. It is a special day in commemoration of the birthday of Prophet Muhammad S.A.W. that falls on every 12th of Rabi' al-awwal in the Muslim calendar.
Muslims regard Prophet Muhammad S.A.W. as the last, most important prophet in Islam, as he is the Messenger of Allah S.W.T. by being the bearer of Allah's Words, that is the Quran, the Muslims' Holy Book. He is the most influential person in the world for centuries for his exceptional leadership and charisma, which is religiously followed by Muslims through his Hadith (narrations of his words, deeds and actions) that is considered holy and sacred next to the Quran.
The Muslim community in Malaysia and those in most Muslim countries regard this special occasion as an official one-day holiday. As this day approaches and on the day itself, there will be various activities conducted in celebration of this joyous day, including mass Quranic, doa' and zikr recitations, festivals holding performances of nasheed, theatre, and others paying tribute to the stories of Prophet Muhammad S.A.W., charity and food being distributed, forums, lectures and mass gatherings will be held and many more according to cultures in different countries.
We would like to take this opportunity to wish all of our Muslim brothers and sisters a happy celebration of Maulidur Rasul. May this occasion remind us all to acknowledge, cherish and continue our faith and love for the Prophet S.A.W.
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