Muhammad's Birthday
| Date 2007 | March 31 |
|---|---|
| Date 2008 | March 20 |
| Date 2009 | March 10 |
| Date 2010 | February 27 |
| Date 2011 | February 16 |
| Significance | According to traditional Muslim biographers, Muhammad was born c. 570 in Mecca (Makkah) and died on June 8, 632 in Medina (Madinah). Some Muslims celebrate the birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid) with elaborate festivities. Others do not, believing that such festivities are modern innovations. |