On the occasion of Prophet Muhammed’s Birthday (peace be upon him), the Dean of Students Office, Faculty of Dentistry in Tishk International University in Erbil, KRG arranged an event to celebrate this holy month. The celebration was organized under the supervision of dean of students committee in Faculty of Dentistry.
A special corner was prepared at the entrance of the Faculty of Dentistry Building on September 24th, 2023, as a tribute to our Holy Prophet. The corner was held in place for one week from its preparation date as a continuous celebration of the beloved Prophet’s birth. A slideshow was held in the Faculty Reception to display Holy Hadiths in three languages throughout the week.
On the evening of October 12th, an event was held in the Dentistry Building that encompassed of a presentation about the virtues of the beloved Prophet (PBUH) from Dr. Omar Naghshbandi where he discussed about the leadership of our beloved and his example in our society and in Europe as exemplified in Muhammad Ali, one of the most famous boxers of the world. Additionally, a speech was given by dean of Faculty of Dentistry, Dr. Duran Kala regarding the importance of practicing sunnah and representing Islam with actions and good virtues. In addition to that, a special Def Performance which is a Kurdish tradition in the celebration of Mawlid al-Nabawi, was performed that deeply touched the hearts of the attendees. At the end of the ceremony,gifts were distributed with dates and chocolates.
Cards were prepared with Holly Hadiths and were distributed on the staff members to commemorate the Prophet’s life, teachings, hardships, and his merciful, forgiving character, together with different sweets in beautiful packaging. An examination was appointed for those cards consisting of 45 holly hadiths in two languages (Kurdish and Arabic) and was announced as a competition in the event. The competition will be held onNovember 12th, 2023, where an exam will be held and the three first winners in the competition will be rewarded.
Muslims celebrate the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) on the twelfth day of the third month, Rabi’ al-Awwal. In many predominantly Muslim countries, Mawlid al-Nabi is a major public holiday. Muslims take this day as an opportunity to honor their beloved prophet and highlight his significant achievements and teachings, and his virtuous character. His teachings still continue to influence believers and instill them with the will to follow the path of righteousness. Each country and community celebrate this day differently. Some celebrate the occasion by organizing events, offering prayers, and exchanging gifts. Others celebrate this day by preparing special meals at mosques and at home with friends and family. In many communities, particularly in the Middle East, streets are often decorated with lights, and food and sweets are distributed to the public.
Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) is Allah’s (SWT) final messenger, who disseminated the message of love and togetherness to all people. This month is a dedication to the memory of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and his divine message, and a reminder to all mankind, of all the significant teachings of our beloved Prophet.
This year, the celebration began from September 24th and will last till November 12th, 2023.
