Rabi' al-Awwal

The name Rabī‘ al-awwal means "the first month or beginning of spring", referring to its position in the pre-Islamic Arabian calendar.The name seems to have to do with the celebratory events in the month, as spring marks the end of winter (a symbol of sadness) and consequently the start of happiness.[3] Although historians and scholars disagree on the exact date of Muhammad's birth,[4] it is celebrated by some Muslims on the 12th or 17th of Rabi' al-awwal, however it can be done on any day at any time of the year.There does not have to be a set day or time, neither does a venue have to booked or does there need to be a significant number of people to partake in Mawlid.The estimated start and end dates for Rabī‘ al-Awwal are as follows (based on the Umm al-Qura calendar of Saudi Arabia[5]): Other events:
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