Although historians and scholars disagree on the exact date of Prophet Muhammad's birth, it is commonly celebrated on 12th or 17th of Rabi' al-awwal. The celebration of the Mawlid is done differently depending on the country. In some areas celebrations begin as early as the first of the month and can continue till the end of the month. Muslims generally put coloured lights on roads, streets, and their homes and put green flags as well to celebrate. In many countries a procession is also conducted on 12th or 17th of Rabi' al-awwal night and day. On these occasions sweets and drinks are also distributed widely from home to home and to the general public.
In some areas Muslims also exchange gifts.It is the month of blessings.
However not all Muslims celebrate the birth of the Prophet Muhammad due to the celebration of birth dates not being conclusively evidenced in either the Qur'an or Hadith and thus consider that to celebrate any other occasion than the two Eid days of al-Fitr and al-Adha (which are clearly evidenced) is an addition of simply tradition and not of the true teachings of Islam.
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