Rabi Ul Awal

Muslims celebrates two Eids in one year. But one day that they celebrate more than these two Eids is; Rabi'ul-Awwal . Rabi’ul –Awwal is celebrated on the 3rd of Islamic month. This is most significant month called Rabi-ul Awwal. It is celebrated on 9th or 12th of Raib-ul- Awwal. Muslims celebrate this day with full respect. Because on this day HAZRAT Muhammad Sall-Allahu alayhi wa sallam was born. HAZRAT Muhammad Sall-Allahu Alayhi Sallam is the last prophet of Muslims. The celebration basically shows the love of Muslims for their Prohpet (Sall-Allahu alayhi wa sallam). Through Islamic calendar it is 12th Rabi’ ul-Awwal 1433(5th February 2012).
Allah sent Quran (last holy book) to Muslims. And for the guidance of this Holy book Allah sent Hazrat Muhammad Sall –Allahu Alayhi Wa Sallam .
Allah Said: “There has certainly come to you a Messenger from among yourselves. Grievous to him is what you suffer; (he is) concerned over you (i.e., your guidance) and to the believers is kind and merciful.” (Quran: 9:128)
Allah said; "And whatsoever the Messenger (Muhammad, saaws, gives you, take it and whatsoever he forbids you, abstain from it."
According to a historical account, Eid Milad Un Nabi was celebrated in 8th century in Mecca in the house, where the prophet was born, was transformed into a prayer house by Al-Khayzuran – the mother of Harun al-Rashid, the fifth Abbasid caliph. Earlier this celebration was limited. As so the number of the followers of Prophet (Sall Allahu alayhi Wa Sallam) has been increasing the limited celebration changed into a grand event. Muslims arranged Malad un Nabvi (religious function for the Prophet Sall-Allah alayhi wa sallam). QaSida al-Burda Sharif, a famous Sufi poem is also recited as a part of the celebration. Muslims lighten their homes, offices, buildings and roads especially for this purpose. Muslim also makes special dishes for this event. And give Sadqa (money) to poor people. The largest celebration of Malad un Nabvi is held surprisingly in Kenya. in many other non- Muslim countries like India Mald-un-Nabvi is celebrated with full enthusiasm.
Here are some links that are showing the enthusiasm of Muslims towards this event.