New Delhi, Sept. 5 -- Eid-e-Milad, also known as Milad-un-Nabi, is one of the holiest Islamic festivals that celebrates the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad, falls in the third month of the Islamic lunar calendar. Observed on the 12th day of the month of Rabi-ul-Awwal, this festival is being celebrated with great fervour and enthusiasm on September 5, Friday, this year.

This festival marks a time when stories of the Prophet's life are recalled to reflect on his teachings of compassion and emphasis is laid on Prophet Muhammad's preachings.

Meanwhile, Eid ul-Fitr, referred to as the "Festival of Breaking the Fast," is widely celebrated after the month-long dawn-to-dusk fasting of Ramadan and marks the beginning of Shawwal, the 10th m...