SANA'A - SABA: Merzah Al-Asal /
Yemen joins several Islamic nations in celebrating the anniversary of the birth of the Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, on Sunday. This revered occasion falls on the 12th of Rabi' al-Awwal each year. Numerous Islamic countries and Muslim communities organize a variety of events and activities to honor this day.
In a festive scene unparalleled in history, Yemenis (men and women, young and old) today went to public squares and squares in the capital, Sana'a, and the governorates to celebrate the anniversary of the birth of the Holy Prophet, the Seal of the Prophets and the Master of the Messengers, in more than 60 squares and squares, dedicated to hosting celebrations of this great occasion, including 28 squares for women.
Yemenis flocked to various squares from everywhere in the greatest celebrations the world witnesses, as the title of a great Yemeni celebration that embodies the relationship of the descendants of the Ansar with their prophet and leader. Directing the strongest message to the world that the love of the Prophet and Messenger Muhammad, may God's prayers and peace be upon him, is rooted in their hearts from the far end of the country to the extreme, as they preempted their great celebration today by launching fireworks last night in the capital and the rest of the governorates to rejoice on this great occasion.
Every year, Muslims celebrate this day, in some Islamic countries, not as a festival or worship, but as a joy at the birth of their Prophet, the Messenger of God, Muhammad bin Abdullah, the Seal of the Prophets, and Messengers.
Popular celebrations in most Islamic countries began from the beginning of the month of Rabi' al-Awwal and will continue to its end, by establishing councils in which poems praising the Prophet are sung, lessons are from his biography, and his honors are mentioned and food and sweets are served, such as the sweetness of the birth.
Muslims who celebrate the Prophet's birthday attribute the beginning of the interest in the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad himself when he fasted on Monday and said, "This is the day I was born."
The rituals of celebrating this occasion vary from one country to another, and from place to place, according to the customs and traditions of the people of each Islamic country, but in the end, the purpose of Muslims remains to celebrate and celebrate the birth of the master of creation, upon whom be the best prayer and the best peace.
In Palestine. Palestinian media published on Sunday video footage showing part of the celebration of the people of the Gaza Strip anniversary of the birth of the Prophet Muhammad, where the cities of the Strip witnessed the atmosphere of the celebration of the anniversary of the birth of the Prophet General, and these celebrations come despite what Gaza is going through in light of a war of extermination waged by the Zionist enemy entity against the people of the Gaza Strip.
Palestinians and Arabs consider that the celebration of the Prophet's birthday is a message of defiance to the Zionist enemy entity that there are no restrictions that prevent us from celebrating the master of humanity, Muhammad, may God bless him and his family and grant him peace.
In Egypt, celebrations of the Prophet's birthday spread across various Egyptian cities, through festive processions and a large popular presence, expressing their love for the Prophet Muhammad, may God bless him and his family and grant him peace. Considering this pure love as the core and pillar of faith, and it is not complete without it, and celebrating his honorable birth is only a simplified expression of the joy in their souls for his immaculate memory.
Egypt is one of the countries that are particularly proud of this occasion, where imams deliver sermons and sermons on the Prophet's biography, and the street is crowded with vendors selling "Halawa al-Mawlid", a type of sweets made specifically for this occasion, pulsating streets with colors and lights, and the bride of birth is sold on this occasion for girls, and the horse for boys.
In the remembrance of the beloved Mustafa, the Egyptians rally around the table of remembrance of the recitation of the Qur'an and singing that warms and entertains hearts, and by addressing his honorable and pure biography, the fence of truth is confirmed and the conscience of his nobility, may God bless him and grant him peace.
There are many manifestations of celebrating the birth of the Prophet, may God bless him and grant him peace, and one of its honors is the abundance of prayers for the faithful Prophet, and this confirms the fruits of celebrating the Master of the Messengers through his fragrant memory, which is an occasion that urges us all to sail in prayer for the Holy Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him.
The Islamic world witnesses that Egyptians show a unique joy about their celebration of the Prophet and his birth, so the celebration of the Prophet's birthday has become a clear signal to express his love for the Prophet and his family and peace and one of the reasons for its consolidation in the hearts and consolidation in the hearts of Egyptians.
The cities and governorates of Egypt witnessed religious events, nights, praises, and a demand to buy Mawlid sweets from sweets stores, and the distribution of drinks and foods, according to local press reports. The city of Aswan also witnessed, on Saturday evening, the launch of the "Zaffa" course celebrating the Prophet's birthday, which is organized by the Mirghani order on the sidelines of the Prophet's Birthday celebrations.
The participants in the zaffa carried green flags a miniature model of the Prophet's Mosque, and banners written with the name of the way celebrating the birth of the Prophet and participated in the session several sons of Sufi orders and the people of Aswan year, and the sons of the Mirghani way chanted some poems and songs in love with the Messenger of God, amid interaction and response from the participants.
In Algeria, mosques are prepared with a rich program of worship, where religious sermons are devoted to talking about the Prophet Muhammad, may God bless him and grant him peace, so that he is known for his fragrant biography and noble morals that characterized him from birth until his death.
Celebrations in Algeria are characterized by a focus on the spiritual aspect, where religious gatherings are held in mosques, religious gatherings review the life of the Prophet, and poetry and literary performances celebrating the Prophet's biography are presented.
Algerians, who flock in large numbers to mosques, worship by holding sessions of remembrance of God, prayers for the Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, and recitation of the Qur'an, and some mosques hold religious competitions in Quran recitation and written questions, after which the winners are honored with appreciation prizes.
Family and friends gather in one house to eat what has been prepared for this occasion, as women prepare varieties and types of popular dishes and traditional sweets, including "couscous", "shakshouka", "rashta" and "tamina".
In the Iraqi capital, Baghdad, the media documented part of the activities of the celebration of the Prophet's birthday and published pictures from the city of Adhamiya, north of the capital, Baghdad, which is witnessing celebrations of the birth of the Prophet Muhammad, where the pictures show part of the celebration of the anniversary of the birth of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) amid a large public presence.
And in Tunisia... Hundreds of people participated in the city of Kairouan in downtown Tunis, on Saturday evening, in the celebration of the commemoration of the birth of the Prophet at the historic mosque "Uqba bin Nafi".
Every year, the vicinity of the Uqba Ibn Nafi Mosque, one of Africa's oldest mosques, witnesses events held on the occasion of the Prophet's birthday. This year, hundreds of people from inside and outside Tunisia participated in the celebration of the Prophet's birthday, which was held in the mosque of "Uqba Ibn Nafi" (founded in the year 50 AH, 800 AD) and its surroundings.
The celebrations in Tunisia of the Prophet's birthday include many activities, including praise and remembrance sessions, the visit of people to each other, and the exchange of congratulations and blessings, many distinctive dishes are prepared for that occasion, and many people gather to celebrate in the province of Kairouan in the courtyards of the Great Mosque of Uqba bin Nafi or the Zaytouna Mosque.
In Libya, Libyans celebrate the Prophet's birthday in a distinctive way that is predominantly spiritual, as colored flags, palm fronds, and tambourines are raised, and on this occasion, they eat a dish known as (porridge), family gatherings begin in public squares and mosques, and chants are loud in the name of the Prophet Muhammad, and people wear beautiful costumes, and Libyans call this day (Al-Miloud).
And in Sudan... The Sudanese began the manifestations of the celebration of the Prophet's birthday with the beginning of the month of Rabi' al-Awwal, where tents are erected in public squares, which last for ten days, and many sweets vendors spread and celebrate with people, the Sudanese call (zaffa) all aspects of the celebration, and it begins from the first day in the month of Rabi' al-Awwal.
Jordanians share their joy in holding celebrations, which include many events and activities such as religious lessons and lectures that emphasize the importance of this occasion in the lives of Muslims, and review the biography of the Holy Prophet showing his great qualities and qualities, and people exchange visits and offer sweets similar to those offered on the days of Ramadan.
In the Sultanate of Oman, the Omani people celebrate the birth of the Prophet Muhammad on the 12th of Rabi' al-Awwal, as this day is an important religious and social occasion in the Sultanate, where the anniversary of the birth of the Prophet is honored through a variety of events and activities that reflect the spirit of love and appreciation for the Holy Prophet.
The Omani government announced the allocation of Sunday, as an official holiday for all public and private sectors. This decision includes all government institutions and private companies, in addition to units of administrative bodies and legal symbols in the State.
The Prophet's Birthday events in the Sultanate of Oman are diverse and inclusive, with a range of activities that reflect Omani heritage and culture. Among the most prominent of these events are prayer, science circles, and praise: Many Omanis go to mosques to perform Eid prayers and attend science circles dealing with the biography of the Prophet Muhammad, may God bless him and grant him peace.
Homes and streets are decorated with flags and slogans for the Prophet's birthday to promote the spirit of celebration and joy among citizens, and alms and gifts are distributed to the poor and needy, whether in the form of money or foodstuffs, and cultural seminars, poetry evenings, and artistic performances are organized that highlight the life of the Holy Prophet and his impact on Islam.
In Lebanon, the celebration of the Prophet's birthday witnesses various festive manifestations that include gatherings in mosques, recitations of praise, and religious texts that highlight the Prophet's virtue, and special sweets such as the Prophet's Birthday are an essential part of the celebrations, as they are prepared and distributed to people in different neighborhoods and regions.
In Turkey, the mosques of Istanbul, especially historical ones, led by Hagia Sophia the Great, Sultanahmet, Fatih, Sulaymaniyah, Eyup Sultan, and Çamlıca the Great, commemorated the birth of the Prophet amid a great turnout and embraced religious programs on the occasion of the Prophet's birthday, and the mosques were filled with worshipers who performed prayers and prayed to God for Turkey and the Islamic world, and a light banner bearing the phrase "There is no god to God" was hung between the minarets of the Hagia Sophia Mosque on the occasion of the Prophet's birthday.
Indonesia, the most populous Muslim country, is witnessing widespread celebrations of the Prophet's birthday, holding celebrations that include religious musical performances known as "Qaisida" and holding parties in mosques where snacks are served and his biography is read.
In Pakistan, the streets are covered with lights and decorations, large marches are organized that include the reading of the Prophet's biography and religious songs, religious events abound in mosques, and the occasion is celebrated by distributing food and sweets.
Malaysia celebrates the Prophet's birthday by holding religious lectures, competitions, and distributing prizes related to the Prophet's biography, concerts are organized in mosques and cultural centers, religious heritage is reviewed and scholars talk about the biography of the Prophet, may God bless him and grant him peace.
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