In pictures: Muslim world celebrates Prophet Mohammad's (PBUH) birthday

The Muslim world is marking Eid Milad-un-Nabi, the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), with traditional enthusiasm. In Pakistan, the day began with a 31-gun salute in the federal capital, Islamabad, followed by 21-gun salutes in provincial capitals.

Processions are expected throughout the day in cities and towns across the country. The faithful will commemorate the Prophet's (PBUH) birth with devotion, reflecting on his teachings of peace and compassion.

However, the day is being celebrated throughout the Muslim world. From the Middle East to Southeast Asia, Muslims are observing the day with prayers, special gatherings, and processions to honor the birth of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).

In Libya, worshipers filled mosques for special prayers, while in Egypt, mosques and streets have been adorned with lights. Celebrations are also held in Indonesia, Bangladesh, Tunisia, and other Muslim countries.

Siblings ride on a swing as they visit an illuminated street ahead of Eid-e-Milad-ul-Nabi (PBUH), the birth anniversary of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH), in Karachi, Pakistan, September 15, 2024. Reuters

Stambali band perform during the celebrations of the birth anniversary of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) in Tunis, Tunisia, on September 15, 2024.Reuters

People ride on a motorbike as they visit an illuminated street ahead of Eid-e-Milad-ul-Nabi (PBUH), the birth anniversary of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH), in Karachi, Pakistan, September 15, 2024.Reuters

A man sells cotton candy to the people as they visit an illuminated street ahead of Eid-e-Milad-ul-Nabi (PBUH), the birth anniversary of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH), in Karachi, Pakistan, September 15, 2024.Reuters

Egyptian women wearing headbands reading "Prophet my love" look at a procession to commemorate ritualized Zikr (invocation) as they celebrate "Mawlid al-Nabawi", or the birth of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH), at the al-Hussein and Al-Azhar districts in old Islamic Cairo, Egypt September 15, 2024. Reuters

A man gets ready to perform ablution at a mosque illuminated on the eve of the Eid-e-Milad-ul-Nabi (PBUH), the birth anniversary of the Prophet Mohammad (PBUH), in Karachi, Pakistan, September 16, 2024.Reuters

Libyan Muslims beat drums during a procession celebrating the religious holiday of Mawlid al-Nabi (PBUH), the birthday of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH), in Benghazi, Libya September 14, 2024.Reuters

A view of illuminated Karachi Port Trust (KPT) government building is pictured on the eve of Eid Milad-un-Nabi (PBUH), the birthday of the Prophet Mohammed (PBUH), in Karachi on September 16, 2024.AFP

Hundreds of Muslims participate in the boat procession tradition, known as 'Kirab Perahu,' during the Prophet Mohammad's (PBUH) birthday celebration in Tangerang, Banten Province, Indonesia, on September 16, 2024. AFP

A view of an illuminated mosque and residential area is pictured in Rawalpindi, Pakistan on September 16, 2024, on the eve of the celebrations to mark the birth anniversary of the Holy Prophet Mohammed (PBUH).AFP

Muslims take part in a procession on the occasion of Eid Milad-un-Nabi (PBUH), the birth anniversary of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH), in Chittagong, Bangladesh, on September 16, 2024.AFP

Muslims take part in a procession on the occasion of Eid Milad-un-Nabi (PBUH), the birth anniversary of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH), in Chittagong, Bangladesh, on September 16, 2024. AFP

People light fireworks as they celebrate on the eve of Eid Milad-un-Nabi (PBUH), the birthday of the Prophet Mohammed (PBUH), in Lahore, Pakistan on September 16, 2024. AFP

Worshippers take part in prayers at Zaouia Belkaidia El Hebria Mosque on the birth day of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) during the Mawlid al-Nabi in Algiers, Algeria on September 15, 2024. AFP

People light fireworks as they celebrate on the eve of Eid Milad-un-Nabi (PBUH), the birthday of the Prophet Mohammed (PBUH), in Lahore, Pakistan on September 16, 2024. AFP

Children carrying religious flags take part in a rally to celebrate Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi (PBUH), an annual festival commemorating birth anniversary of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH), in Karachi on September 13, 2024.AFP

Lebanese Muslim men, play percussion instruments during a ritual ceremony to commemorate the birth of the Prophet Mohammed (PBUH), known in Arabic as "al-Mawlid al-Nabawi", on September 15, 2024, in the southern city of Sidon.AFP

Children carrying religious flags take part in a rally to celebrate Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi (PBUH), an annual festival commemorating birth anniversary of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH), in Karachi, Pakistan on September 13, 2024.AFP