Confetti fills the air as thousands of Muslims celebrate the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), in Mumbai, India, on Sunday.
Young and old took part in the celebrations, which included a procession in the streets of the city, fireworks and music.
Muslims around the world are celebrating the Prophet's birthday, which falls annually in the Rabi' al-awwal month of the Hijri Islamic Calendar.
Sunni Muslims mark the Prophet's birthday on the 12th day of the Islamic month of Rabi' al-awwal, which in 2015 falls on 2nd and 3rd of January, while Shi'a Muslims observe it on the 17th.
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