Al-Molid procession in Sudan celebrates the Prophet Mohammed's birthday with a twelve-day lead-up involving a grand parade of community figures, security forces, and music corps. Participants engage in songs, dances, and prayers, converging in the festively adorned al-Molid square for speeches, traditional foods, and children’s treats.
The event fosters family bonding and cultural heritage sharing, bringing together different Sufi groups and the wider community beyond religious differences, highlighting a sense of unity and national cohesion. The celebration concludes in al-Molid square which becomes a hub of socializing, celebration, and diverse Sudanese cuisines.

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Procession and Celebrations of Prophet Mohammed's Birthday in Sudan was inscribed in 2023 on the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in Sudan.