Mawlid

A procession to mark started at the religious celebration started Leicester Islamic Centre on Sutherland Street in Highfields at 1pm and ended at the Central ...

According to Councillor Mustafa Malik of the [Spinney Hills ](https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/all-about/spinney-hills)ward, there were between eight to ten thousand people in attendance. Mawlid is celebrated differently in different countries, for example in Pakistan, the holiday flags are raised and ceremonies are held at national monuments. He said: “The most important person in my life, and in the Muslim faith is the Prophet Muhammed (peace be upon him).” Councillor Ruma Ali who covers the Humberstone and Hamilton Ward also attended. Milad an-Nabi or Mawlid, is celebrated annually, during Rabi’ al-Awwal, the third month of the Islamic calendar. [Muslim community ](https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/all-about/muslim-communities)gathered on Sunday, October 2 to celebrate the birthday of the Prophet Muhammed.