Mulid vs Mawlid - What's the difference?
mulid | mawlid | Alternative forms |
(Islam) A holiday celebrating the birthday of a holy man or prophet, especially Muhammad.
*1974 , (Lawrence Durrell), Monsieur , Faber & Faber 1992, page 101:
*:the fair (or mulid ) as it had developed over the years was half secular and half religious in inspiration.