• Muslim volunteers in Blackburn handed out roses and sweets to shoppers to celebrate Mawlid.
• The event was organized by ‘Ilm City and Sultan Bahu Trust’ as part of the ‘Mawlid in the City’ national initiative.
• The volunteers used roses to encourage conversations about the Muslim faith.

Sharing the joy of Mawlid with their community, a group of Muslim volunteers handed out roses and sweets to shoppers in Blackburn amid celebrations to mark the birth of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).

The event by ‘Ilm City and Sultan Bahu Trust’ is part of the ‘Mawlid in the City’ national initiative organized by ‘As-Siraat’ to celebrate the Mawlid of the Prophet (PBUH), Lancashire Telegraph reported.

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Volunteers used roses and sweets to break down barriers and encourage open conversations about the Muslim faith.

They spoke to passers-by and also explained the significance of the celebrations and what it meant to Muslims across the world.

“We were able to express our heartfelt happiness and joy upon the arrival of the best of all creation, the Messenger of Allah by handing out roses and sweets to the wider community regardless of race or religion,” a spokesperson for the group said.

“This event was a great way of showing people of other faiths and no faiths what our religion is all about by spreading the message of peace, love, and harmony.”

Mawlid

Millions of Muslims around the world celebrate the birth of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) on Wednesday.

Mawlid is a national holiday in most Muslim-majority countries, apart from Saudi Arabia and Qatar.

Many Muslims see the Prophet’s birthday as a time to learn about and reflect on the life of Muhammad.

Around the world, celebrations of the Prophet’s birthday include stalls selling Islamic books, leaflets, clothing, prayer mats, and other gifts.