Mysuru: Muslims in India observe Milad un-Nabi, which commemorates the Prophet Muhammad’s (or Mohammad’s) birthday.

Eid-e-Milad, the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad, falls on the 12th day of the month of Rabi-ul-Awwal, according to the Islamic calendar. This year, the auspicious day falls on 4 January 2014 and PM Narendra Modi greeted the people on the occasion.
 
“Greetings on the auspicious occasion of Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi. May the spirit of peace, harmony & compassion be strengthened in society,” Modi tweeted on Sunday morning.

Those who observe Milad-un-Nabi gatherings remember, discuss and celebrate the advent of the Prophet Muhammad’s birth and his teachings.

In Mysuru, the Eid Milad was celebrated with devotional fervour.