Muslims in Senegal celebrate the Prophet Muhammad’s birthday, in photos
A woman recites prayers as people mark Prophet Muhammad's birthday, known as Mawlid, in Dakar, Senegal, Friday, Sept. 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Misper Apawu)
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Dressed in white, Muslims in Senegal attend the annual festival commemorating the Prophet Muhammad’s birthday, known as Mawlid. Similar celebrations took place elsewhere in the Muslim world.
This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors.
Worshippers gather to mark Prophet Muhammad’s birthday, known as Mawlid, in Dakar, Senegal, Thursday, Sept 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Misper Apawu)A girl dressed in a white gown holds prayer beads as people mark Prophet Muhammad’s birthday, known as Mawlid, in Dakar, Senegal, Thursday, Sept 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Misper Apawu)A man recites prayers as people mark Prophet Muhammad’s birthday, known as Mawlid, in Dakar, Senegal, Friday, Sept. 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Misper Apawu)Men sing and gesture as they mark Prophet Muhammad’s birthday, known as Mawlid, in Dakar, Senegal, Friday, Sept. 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Misper Apawu)CORRECTS DATE Women sing and gesture as they mark Prophet Muhammad’s birthday, known as Mawlid, in Dakar, Senegal, Friday, Sept. 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Misper Apawu)A boy sings and gestures among other worshippers as people mark Prophet Muhammad’s birthday, known as Mawlid, in Dakar, Senegal, Friday, Sept. 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Misper Apawu)A woman recites prayers as people mark Prophet Muhammad’s birthday, known as Mawlid, in Dakar, Senegal, Friday, Sept. 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Misper Apawu)Men and boys in white robes gather for night prayers as they mark Prophet Muhammad’s birthday, known as Mawlid, in Dakar, Senegal, Thursday, Sept 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Misper Apawu)Worshippers gather for prayers as they mark Prophet Muhammad’s birthday, known as Mawlid, in Dakar, Senegal, Friday, Sept. 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Misper Apawu)
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