Pakistan is a Muslim Country and Government of Pakistan declare holiday on the Birthday of Holy Prophet Mohammad (pbuh), similarly some other Muslim countries such as Iran, and also Majority of Muslims in India Celebrate Birthday of Holy Prophet (In a Islamic manner) ...

As stated in the article above:

"Al Shaikh embodies Wahhabism, the Islamic doctrine that has ruled hand in hand with the Saud family since the kingdom was founded some eight decades ago."

In Wahhabism it is not allowed and also they don't allow women to work or drive a car etc... today it is spread in Afghanistan and Pakistan and other Mulsim Countries their best example is Taliban !!

What I mean to say to my Non Muslim friends that Majority of Muslims are not the same.

Such Celebrations are allowed in Islam but should be done in a way that we don't upset Allah (God)... also we should Thanks to Allah (God) by offering prayers (2 rakat) for giving us healthy life .. if possible distribute food or money to poor and needy people and give Saadaka.

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