History
The basic earliest accounts for the observance of Mawlid can be found
in 8thcentury Mecca, when the house in which Prophet Muhammad was born
was transformed into a place ofprayer by Al-Khayzuran (mother of Harun
al-Rashid,the fifth and most famous Abbasid caliph).[4]Thou gh public
celebrations of the birth of Muhammad did not occur until four
centuries after his death.The early celebrations included elements of
Sufic influence,with animal sacrifices and torchlight processions
along with public sermons and a feast.[5][6] The celebrations occurred
during the day, in contrast to modern day observances, with the
rulerplaying a key role in the ceremonies.[7] Emphasis was given to
the Ahl al-Bayt with presentation of sermons and recitations of the
Qur'an. The event also featured the award of gifts to officials in
order to bolster support for the ruling caliph.[8]/
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