Baghdad and Erbil to announce joint Mawlid program on Monday

BAGHDAD, Iraq — Authorities in Baghdad and the capital of the Kurdistan Region, Erbil, are scheduled to announce on Monday their joint plans for celebrations marking Mawlid, the observance of the Prophet Muhammad’s birthday. Officials said preparations for the events have been coordinated between the two cities. The announcement is expected to detail the schedule and content of the planned activities, including religious ceremonies and cultural events. Authorities in both Baghdad and Erbil have completed organizational preparations for the celebrations, according to officials. Officials said the public events will be held under security measures. The official announcement is expected to be released on Monday at a time to be confirmed locally. No further details on the program were immediately available.