Andersen in Istanbul: The Mawlid of the Prophet Muhammad | Islamicana
Updated: 2012-05-31 12:54:46
: Home About Contact us Tech Tips lifestream halalbytes May 31, 2012 Andersen in Istanbul : The Mawlid of the Prophet Muhammad Islamicana Mikael Pittam 0 Articles Tweet The Danish writer Hans Christian Andersen 1805-1875, famous for his stories and fairy tales , also captured his journeys abroad in a number of travelogues . The lengthy excerpt reproduced here recounts a visit to Istanbul Constantinople on the occasion of the birthday celebration , or Mawlid , for the Prophet Muhammad . He also recounts the public procession of the Sultan and his entourage from the Serail meaning Topkap Saray or Palace . The account gives yet another interesting outsider perspective on Ottoman life and . society Read more here  Andersen in Istanbul : The Mawlid of the Prophet Muhammad Islamicana This