Iran Press/ Iran news: The Prophet of Islam (PBUH) was born on the 17th day of the lunar calendar month of Rabi-ul-Awwal in 570 CE.
The birth date of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) coincides with that of Imam Jafar Sadiq (PBUH), the Sixth Shia Imam.
According to the Sunna, the birth date of the Prophet (PBUH) falls on Rabi-ul-Awwal 12.
Late Founder of the Islamic Republic Imam Khomeini, called the week between the two dates as "the Islamic Unity Week" to promote convergence among Muslims.
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