Holiday vs Mawlid - What's the difference?
holiday | mawlid |
A day on which a festival, religious event, or national celebration is traditionally observed.
A day declared free from work by the state or government.
A period of one or more days taken off work by an employee for leisure.
A period during which pupils and students do not attend their school or university.
A period taken off work or study for travel or leisure.
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To take a period of time away from work or study.
(British) To spend a period of time for travel.
(Islam) A holiday celebrating the birthday of a holy man or prophet, especially Muhammad.
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As proper nouns the difference between holiday and mawlid
is that holiday is while mawlid is an islamic festival (mawlid) marking the birth of muhammad.holiday
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(wikipedia holiday)Noun
(en noun)- Today is a Wiccan holiday !