Egypt celebrates Prophet's birthday with Sufi music stars
Egypt held the first Mawlid festival with Sufi chanting performances to highlight the main core of Sufism, which is combining all religions and urges people to accept each other, whatever their religion is.
The Egyptian capital witnessed Oct. 16 the first festival observing Mawlid al-Nabi, the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad, on the GrEEK Campus in Tahrir Square.
The Tagali (Transfiguration) festival was a one-day event featuring a synthesis of the most prominent Sufi music stars in Egypt and included seven performances.
Muslims all over the world celebrate Mawlid al-Nabi on the 12th day of the third month in the Islamic calendar (Rabie al-Awal), which falls on Oct. 19 this year. Every country has its own way of celebrating the occasion.
In addition to the Prophet Muhammad, Muslims observe the birthdays of the extended family members of the Prophet (Ahl al-Beit) and the Prophet's grandson (Al-Hussein). Sufis celebrate the mawlids in a festive way.
