Sheffield's mosques to celebrate Prophet's birth on Sunday

Sheffield’s mosques will celebrate the birth of the Prophet Muhammad on Sunday with prayers, speeches and a procession through local streets.

The Madina Masjid is hosting the ‘Milad Un-Nabi’ event and all members of the community are welcome to join the celebrations.

‘Milad Un-Nabi’ falls on the 12th day of Rabi-ul-Awwal – a month on the Islamic lunar calendar. As it is a lunar calendar, the date varies by about ten days each year on a Gregorian calendar.

This year it is expected to fall on January 24 but celebrations will take place on Sunday for the convenience of local residents and participants.