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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The following about the birth of Muhammad is true except
A
it was not celebrated by Muhammad
B
it is not celebrated by some Muslims
C
it is the holiest feast day of Muslims
D
it was in the sixth century of the Common Era
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Most Muslims celebrate the birth of the Prophet Muhammad on the 12th day of the third month of the Islamic calendar, Rabi’ al-awaal – which starts on the evening of Oct.

Detailed explanation-2: -Mawlid (Arabic: ) is the Islamic observation of the birthday of Muhammad. It is commemorated in Rabi’ al-Awwal, the third month in the Islamic calendar. It is considered to be 12 Rabi’ al-Awwal by most Sunnis, though most Shias consider 17 Rabi’ al-Awwal to be the date.

Detailed explanation-3: -Muhammad was born in the year 570 in the town of Mecca, a mountain town in the high desert plateau of western Arabia. His name derives from the Arabic verb hamada, meaning “to praise, to glorify.” He was the first and only son of Abd Allah bin Al-Muttalib and Amina bint Wahb.

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