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Mawlid

Mawlid

See also: mawlid

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Proper noun

Mawlid

  1. An Islamic festival (mawlid) marking the birth of Muhammad.

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mawlid

mawlid

See also: Mawlid

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Noun

mawlid (plural mawlids)

  1. (Islam) A holiday celebrating the birthday of a holy man or prophet, especially Muhammad.
    • 1974, Lawrence Durrell, Monsieur, Faber & Faber 1992, page 101:
      the fair (or mulid) as it had developed over the years was half secular and half religious in inspiration.

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