Celebration of the Prophet Muhammad's birthday in Banda Aceh
epaselect epa10953884 Residents carry traditional food during a ceremony held to celebrate the Prophet Muhammad's birthday, in Banda Aceh, Indonesia, 02 November 2023. The birthday of Prophet Muhammad, locally known as Mawlid of Mulid, is celebrated annually on the 12th day of Rabi al-Awwl by local people in Aceh with various traditions, such as the art of dhikr, offering prayers to the Prophet and distributing food, especially to orphans and the poor. EPA/HOTLI SIMANJUNTAK
