Muslims Hold Celebration in Thailand’s Phuket

IQNA – A two-day celebration dubbed Milad-un-Nabi was held as an important cultural and religious event in Phuket, Thailand.

It was organized on January 24-26 by the Islamic Committee of the province to promote peaceful coexistence in a multicultural society and to honor the message of the Holy Prophet (PBUH).

The opening ceremony on Friday was attended by prominent officials, including Prasan Serichorn, advisor to the Sheikh al-Islam of Thailand, as well as representatives from various provinces of the country, such as Surat Thani, Ranong, Krabi, Phang Nga, Trang, and Satun.

Komon Domlak, the head of the Islamic Committee of Phuket, emphasized in his speech that the event was organized to honor the character of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) and to promote unity in a diverse and multicultural community.

Sirichorn, the representative of the Sheikh al-Islam, said in his speech that Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) is an unparalleled role model for humanity, whom we should follow in all aspects of personal and social life, including governance, community management, and family leadership.

He also referenced the governance style of the Prophet (PBUH) in Medina, presenting it as a model for building a united and diverse society based on religious freedoms and the strengthening of the Muslim community.

This event included various exhibitions, a marketplace, and daily lectures on religious and spiritual topics.

Thailand is a country at the center of the Indochinese peninsula in Southeast Asia.

Muslims are the second largest religious group in Thailand making up about five percent of the country’s 70 million population.

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