Kitab Mawlid

This illuminated manuscript contains texts that are recited or sung during the celebrations to commemorate the Prophet Muhammad’s birthday (mawlid). The Prophet’s birthday (12th day of the Islamic month of Rabi’-ul Awwal) is marked in many Muslim communities with religious sermons, and the recitation of stories on the Prophet’s life. The Prophet’s name Muhammad is written in a large bold style in various places, possibly to emphasise that he is the subject of the book.

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