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Kairouan's Prophet's Birthday Traditions
The article discusses the celebration of the Prophet Muhammad's birthday in the city of Kairouan. It highlights how the city has inherited the tradition of commemorating this occasion across generations, which in the past was limited to families, mosques, and zawiyas. The focus was on remembrance, praise, preparing traditional dishes like ‘asida’ (a type of porridge), and visiting the mausoleum of Abu Zum'a Al-Balawi. With the expansion of the celebrations today, they have come to include organizing cultural and religious events, processions on foot through the streets, and activities such as Sufi performances, religious singing, and competitions. These festivities attract a large number of visitors and tourists. Data also shows an increase in the number of visitors during the Moulid celebrations, with record numbers in some years, turning the event into an important tourism and commercial occasion. It serves as a bridge between heritage and the local economy. Despite the changes in the form and scope of the celebrations, Kairouan continues to emphasize its cultural and religious memory.
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