Muslims around world prepare to mark the Prophet Mohammed's birthday - in pictures

A look at the lights and bunting as people buy provisions in anticipation of the holiday

An Egyptian woman with a sweet doll for the upcoming Mawlid celebrations (Prophet Mohammed's birthday), at a market in Sayeda Zienab district in Cairo. The decoration of dolls for this occasion in Egypt is believed to date back to the time of the Fatimid dynasty. EPA

An Egyptian woman with a sweet doll for the upcoming Mawlid celebrations (Prophet Mohammed's birthday), at a market in Sayeda Zienab district in Cairo. The decoration of dolls for this occasion in Egypt is believed to date back to the time of the Fatimid dynasty. EPA

Oct 06, 2022

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