Mouloud is a term used to refer to the observance of the birthday of the Islamic prophet Muhammad which occurs in Rabi al-awwal.

Mouloud is derived from the Arabic root word, meaning to give birth, bear a child, descendant. The Prophet peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him was born in the city of Makkah in the Year of the Elephant.

It is considered that the most perfect expression of love and honour for him is by following him, obeying him, carrying out his commands, upholding and reviving his Sunnah both inwardly and outwardly and in spreading his message and striving in this, with the heart, the hand and the tongue. Such was the path of the Companions and those who followed them in goodness.

Mouloud is celebrated in a carnival manner, large street processions are held and homes or mosques are decorated. Charity and food is distributed, and stories about the life of prophet Muhammad are narrated with recitation of poetry by children.

Mouloud (Birth of the Prophet) is celebrated in most Muslim countries.