Mawlid

2022 - 10 - 4

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Image courtesy of "Arab News"

Festive brides add to Mawlid celebrations in Egypt (Arab News)

CAIRO: Egyptians are preparing to celebrate Prophet Muhammad's birthday — also known as El-Mawlid El-Nabawi. Although the celebration will take place on ...

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Image courtesy of "The Conversation AU"

Why most Muslims – but far from all – celebrate Mawlid, the Prophet ... (The Conversation AU)

Muslims view the celebration, called Mawlid al-Nabi or simply the Mawlid, like many other Islamic celebrations: as a sign of respect and adoration of Muhammad, ...

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Image courtesy of "Middle East Eye"

In pictures: Traditional sweet factory in Egypt prepares for Mawlid al ... (Middle East Eye)

The sweets, made using ancient methods, are shaped to look like dolls and horses and are traditionally made to mark the prophet's birthday.

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