The Maulidi festival is scheduled for the 28th to 3rd March,2010 in Lamu. The festival is normally composed of the religious component (the Maulid) which is the celebration of Prophet Muhammad birthday.
Dates: February 28-March 3, 2011
Venue: Lamu Fort
Theme: Role of Shirazi Influence in Crafting Swahili Culture in the East Africa Coast
Speakers: From Islamic Republic of Iran & Kenya
Day 1: Influence of Shirazi on the East African Coast
Day 2: Contribution of Persian Language to Kiswahili language
The festival activities include Donkey race, dhow sailing race, bao game, Henna painting, poetry, swimming competitions, cross country, tug of war, kofia making among others.
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