Kashmiri Muslim taking part in Eid Milad-un-Nabi procession on the outskirts of Anantnag district on 01 December 2017. Eid-e-Milad, also called Maulid or Mawlid, is celebrated by singing hymns in praise of the Prophet. The Sunnis and the Shia sects celebrate the day differently. While the former holds prayers throughout the month and not mark the day as one of mourning, the latter believes that Prophet Muhammad chose Hazrat Ali as his successor on this is celebrated in most Muslim-dominated countries by organising large processions, decorating homes and shrines. Food and offeri


Kashmiri Muslim taking part in Eid Milad-un-Nabi procession on the outskirts of Anantnag district on 01 December 2017. Eid-e-Milad, also called Maulid or Mawlid, is celebrated by singing hymns in praise of the Prophet. The Sunnis and the Shia sects celebrate the day differently. While the former holds prayers throughout the month and not mark the day as one of mourning, the latter believes that Prophet Muhammad chose Hazrat Ali as his successor on this is celebrated in most Muslim-dominated countries by organising large processions, decorating homes and shrines. Food and offerings are distributed after poetry or naats are recited in praise of the holy Muhammad. (Photo by Aasif Shafi / Pacific Press)


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