The celebration of the Prophet's Mawlid in Tanah Serambi Mecca takes turns depending on the local village's readiness with a schedule of about 3 months, namely Rabiul Awal (Maulod Awai), Rabiul Akhir (Maulod Teungoh), and Jumadil Awal (Maulod Akhe).
So, if you visit Aceh during that time, you can share the atmosphere of Maulid Nabi celebration there. The event of Maulid Nabi celebration was enlivened by the people of Aceh with the title of dhikr maulid santri santri and filled with various religious competitions.
The highlight of this activity is seen during Kenduri Maulid, in the form of a meal together at meunasah (small mosque in the villages), kampung pengajian, up to the office offices.
When Kenduri Maulid is held, people can eat together or bring it to be enjoyed at home. In the event of eating together, also brought orphans as a form of social feeling and the practice of sunna Rasulullah SAW.
The main food served in this celebration is the gravy, the cow or goat curry, as well as the dish of other Aceh culinary.
Another uniqueness seen in this celebration is the traditions of each diverse village. Starting from the food procession to the ornamental car, before finally eating together in the field.
The festive celebration of the Prophet's Mawlid in Aceh has become a tradition. It is Sultan's Testament published on 12 Rabiul Awal 913 Hijriah or 23 July 1507, by Sultan Ali Mughayat Shah. This will was found by Tan Sri Sanusi Junid who then translated it.
In the will, one of the points is about the implementation of the Prophet's Mawlid that can connect the bonds between the gangs in the Kingdom of Aceh Darussalam.
In his excerpt it says, "It is obliged upon all the people of Aceh to work on khanduri maulud of Prophet Muhammad SAW, three months ten days .." and continued with another quote, "Replace eating khanduri maulod .