“The birthday of the Prophet Muhammad, called مَولِد النَبي (mawlid al-nabī) or just مولد,”
in the Turkish world:
evlid Kandili (Mawlid an-Nabi) – The birth of the Prophet Muhammad;
“Mevlid kandili” is the celebration of the birth of the Islamic prophet Muhammad. On this occasion, Muslims gather in mosques and homes, where they recite religious texts, offer prayers, and light candles or special lamps.
part from “Mevlid kandili,” there are several other “kandil” nights celebrated throughout the Islamic calendar. These include “Regaib kandili,” which marks the conception of the Prophet Muhammad, “Miraç kandili,” which commemorates his ascension to the heavens, and “Berat kandili,” which signifies the Night of Destiny or Forgiveness.
