Mawlud Nabwi Al Sharif is the blessed birth of Prophet Muhammad (Peace be Upon Him). It is widely celebrated all across the Islamic countries except few countries following neo-puritan Ideologies. There is unanimous consensus among all Sunni & Shia scholars regarding month of Rabiul awwal & day of Monday but the dates varies with 12th, 09th and 17th among Sunnis & Shias. The year according to Gregorian calendar corresponds to 570 CE.
This form of ceremonial celebration started by Sultan Muzaffar ad-Din Gökböri of Erbil in 12th Century. He undertook permission with a panel of Scholars to celebrate it publically. By the next few centuries, the tradition spread all across Islamic world. Here are few paintings & photographs depicting a visual understanding of Mawlid Celebrations. From the court of the Ottomans to Mughals, once can find the celebration of Prophet Birthday all across the Islamic world. In year 1588, the Ottomans officially declared this day as Mevlid Kandil. The word Mevlid means Birth & Kandil is the source of light like a close lamp or candle.
The caption gave details like this
A night celebration of the Prophet’s birthday. Agra, Divan-i ʿAmm, September 16, 1633. Attributed to Bulaqi, ca. 1635” detached from the St. Petersburg Album, right half of double-page, Washington
Source: From Ottoman Imperial Archives
Pic Source: Wiki Images
Source: https://en.shafaqna.com/79320/a-historical-photo-of-hui-muslims-celebrated-the-birthday-anniversary-of-prophet-in-china/
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