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July 2010

Islam
26 February

The Prophet Muhammad's Birthday

The Prophet Muhammad's Birthday is celebrated on the 12th of Rabi-ul-Awwal, the third month of the Muslim calendar. In the UK Muslims celebrate at the mosque. Processions are held in some cities in the Muslim world, and in some countries the celebration starts with readings from the Qur'an, followed by poetry and songs in praise of the Prophet.

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