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Is it considered allowed to observe birthdays since I have noticed Sunni scholars disapproving of it on social media, while Shia individuals celebrate the birthdays of the Imams and Lady Fatima (a)?
Zaid Alsalami

Bismihi ta'ala

For Ahlul Bayt (a.s.), it would definitely be mustahab and highly recommended to celebrate their birthdays. 

As for our birthdays, it would be permissible, as long as it does not entail any haram act or practise.

And Allah knows best
What are the reasons for the variances in beliefs between Shias and Sunnis regarding the birth date of Prophet Muhammad (SAW)?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

Shia Muslims follow the authentic narrations from Ahlul Bayt (AS) in every matter, while Sunni Muslims follow narrations from other than Ahlul Bayt (AS) like Abu Huraira, Ayisha, etc.

The most authentic narrations from the Progeny of the Prophet (SAWA) state his birth date as 17th of Rabi'ul Awaal.

'Sunni books have different birth dates which shows that Sunnis themselves don't have one date although many of them take 12th Rabi'ul Awwal as the birth day and death date of the Prophet (SAWA).

Obviously, no one knows the birth date and death day more than the family members,that us why we, Shia Muslims follow Ahlul Bayt (AS) in this matter and every matter.

'Wassalam.
Are celebrating birthdays allowed? Does any celebration that we celebrate today that has origins in pagan traditions become disallowed as a result?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

We don't have enough evidence to say celebrating birthdays is not allowed as far as it does not include sinful act and does not support un Islamic way of life.

Un-Islamic acts are not allowed after our leading scholars ( Maraaji' of Taqleed) confirm that it is definitely un-Islamic according to authentic evidence from Quran and Sunnah and not only according to cultural reasons.

Wassalam.
What is the correct day and date of death and birth of Prophet Mohammad SAW and what is the documentary evidence that supports it?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

There are many different narrations in Sunni books about the dates of birth and death of the Prophet (SAWA). We have taken the most authentic narrations from Ahlul Bayt (AS) who know about the Prophet more than any other narrator, stating that his  birth was on 17th of Rabi’ual ‘Awwal, and his martyrdom was on 28th of Safar.

Wassalam.