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Milad-Un-Nabi, the religious festival of Muslim community,
is celebrated in Andhra Pradesh to rejuvenate the mirth of
the moment when Prophet Mohammed took birth. The day of this
pious occasion starts with the breaking of dawn when the
people gather in various mosques to read the sacred Quran.
After a long session of reading and listening to the verses
of their holy scripture, the followers of Hazrat Mohammed
greet each other lovingly and sweetmeats are handed out to
them.
Although Milad-Un-Nabi is celebrated in all parts of Andhra
Pradesh, yet Hyderabad and Secunderabad follow this occasion
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passion. While the mosques of the two cities are brightened
up with lightings, the streets are found decorated with
green flags with the sacred verse - Kalema Taiyeba written
on each of them. Depicting the revered life of Prophet
Mohammed, the people organize special ghazal sessions and
Quran reading programmes on Milad-Un-Nabi. Distributing food
to the poor is another compulsory custom of the festival.
The religious scholars of the state often address the
massive assembly of men presented in the adjoining grounds
of mosques or similar public platforms on the sacred
festival. The famous phrases of Hazrat Mohammed are read to
spread his message of love, peace and brotherhood among the
communities of Andhra Pradesh.
From common people who celebrate the occasion in their own
circles to corporate leaders and professionals who arrange
social gatherings in different parts of the state,
Milad-Un-Nabi is celebrated by all strata of people. enter
the mandapams or place of worship wearing fresh cloths and
offer prayers
The religious importance of Maha Sivarathri can be fathomed
from sincerity of the people who wake up before dawn, purify
themselves by taking a bath in the rivers and come to the
Shiva temples with flowers and sweets to adorn and praise
the lingam.
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