The holy Eid-e-Miladunnabi is being observed in the country today, marking the day of birth and passing away of Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (SM), with religious festivity and fervour. On this day in 570, the 12th of Rabiul Awal of the Hijri calendar, Muhammad (SM) was born in Makkah with divine blessings and messages of peace for mankind. The prophet (SM) also passed away on the