Tonight begins the Muslim observance of Mawlid, Muhammad's birthday. Just wanted to wish TWeb's resident Muslims (er, Muslim... hi, siam) a happy Mawlid.
(If he/they celebrate it - there are some strains of Islamic tradition that prohibit its celebration, because of course there are.)
I got back a couple hours ago from attending a lecture by an Islamic scholar at a local mosque, on the topic of Muhammad's spiritual life (though the lecture ranged over a variety of topics, really), followed by dinner there. (Ate across the table from a Mennonite, with a Unitarian Universalist on my left and a Filipino Christian immigrant on my right, and three Muslims, including the lecturer, rounding out the group.) Had a rather fine time.
(If he/they celebrate it - there are some strains of Islamic tradition that prohibit its celebration, because of course there are.)
I got back a couple hours ago from attending a lecture by an Islamic scholar at a local mosque, on the topic of Muhammad's spiritual life (though the lecture ranged over a variety of topics, really), followed by dinner there. (Ate across the table from a Mennonite, with a Unitarian Universalist on my left and a Filipino Christian immigrant on my right, and three Muslims, including the lecturer, rounding out the group.) Had a rather fine time.
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