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Mawlid
Or Ѳ·
[mou-lid]
noun
a Muslim holiday celebrating the birth of Muhammad, occurring on the twelfth day of the month of Rabiʿ al-awwal, and characterized especially by the recitation of panegyrical poems honoring Muhammad.
the poems recited on this occasion.
Word History and Origins
Origin of Mawlid1
Example Sentences
Hundreds of worshipers had gathered on Tudun Biri’s central square that Sunday, setting up canopies and loudspeakers and installing mats and chairs for the Mawlid religious holiday.
The victims in the latest incident were observing the Muslim holiday celebrating the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad, Mawlid al-Nabi.
Around 500 people had gathered for a procession from the mosque to celebrate the birth of the prophet, known as Mawlid an-Nabi, an occasion marked by rallies and the distribution of free meals.
Friday’s bombing came days after authorities asked police to remain on maximum alert, saying militants could target rallies for Mawlid an-Nabi.
In a statement, caretaker Interior Minister Sarfraz Bugti denounced the bombing, calling it a “heinous act” to target people in the Mawlid an-Nabi procession.
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When To Use
Mawlid is a Muslim holy day in observance of the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad.It is sometimes spelled Maulid or Maulud or referred to as Eid Mawlid (Eid means “festival” or “feast day”). Sometimes, the word Mawlid is used in a general way to refer to the birthday of any holy figure. The observance of Muhammad’s birth is sometimes referred to more specifically as Mawlid al-Nabī (meaning “Birth of the Prophet”).Mawlid occurs during the Islamic Calendar month of Rabiʿ al-Awwal. Muslims observe it in different ways and at different times. In some places, such as Pakistan, the celebration of Muhammad’s birth is observed throughout the entire month. Some Muslims do not observe it at all.Mawlid is also the name used to refer to the special poems that are sometimes recited on the day.
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