Many Muslims in Canada celebrate the Prophet Muhammad’s birth and life or mourn his death on Eid Milad ul-Nabi (Mawlid, Milad–un-Nabi). The date occurs during the Islamic month of Rabi’ al-awwal. Some Muslims mark this occasion by fasting or with parades, special prayers or conferences

Many Muslims in Canada may mark Eid Milad ul-Nabi by fasting during daylight hours or saying special prayers. Some communities organize parades, lectures or readings of poems on Muhammad’s life and work.