Alwaght- The festive program of Mawlid, begins with a recitation of the Quran. Believers watch a movie about the significant events connected with the birth of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). Children recite poems and sing songs, Press tv reports .
Ukraine’s Grand Mufti emphasizes that during the festivities’ prayers will ask peace for Ukraine which is now divided with a conflict. It has already taken the life of five-thousand people. Representatives of diplomatic missions from Muslim countries have also joined the celebrations. They wished stability for Ukraine On the holiday the believers congratulate each other and offer food, drink and sweets to their guests. Rafat came to Kiev on a visit from Egypt. He, like many present here, has truly enjoyed the Mawlid .
Many say the holiday unites the growing community. There are about 60-thousand Muslims in Kyiv and up to two million Muslims live in Ukraine. That’s almost four percent of the country's population.
The tradition of marking the Prophet Muhammad's birth (PBUH) anniversary is especially important in mainly Orthodox Ukraine as everyday life here contains few constant reminders of the last prophet.
