“Madd Ya Rasoul Allah” Brings Spiritual Music and Theatre to Egypt’s National Theatre for Mawlid
Egypt’s National Theatre hosts “Madd Ya Rasoul Allah”, a special artistic celebration marking the Prophet Muhammad’s birthday, combining theatre, religious chanting, music and devotional poetry, with a distinguished group of performers and free admission for the audience.
The National Theatre is preparing to welcome audiences on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, with a special artistic and spiritual celebration titled “Madd Ya Rasoul Allah”, held to commemorate the Prophet Muhammad’s birthday, or Mawlid al-Nabawi. ✨🎭
The event begins at 9 p.m., offering an artistic experience that combines theatrical performance, religious chanting, music and devotional poetry in a format designed specifically for the occasion.
🎭 A Unique Blend of Theatre and Religious Chanting
“Madd Ya Rasoul Allah” brings together several artistic disciplines rather than relying solely on traditional religious chanting.
The celebration combines theatre, music, poetry and devotional singing, creating an integrated performance that seeks to revive the atmosphere of Mawlid celebrations through a contemporary theatrical presentation.
Holding the event at the National Theatre also creates a distinctive meeting point between Egyptian theatrical heritage and the country’s long tradition of religious chanting. 🕌🎶
🎤 A Distinguished Group of Performers
The celebration features a number of Egyptian theatre artists, including Ayman El Shiewy, Wafaa El Hakim, Galal Osman, Mohamed Bahgat, Hamdy Abou El Ela and Mamdouh El Mairy, alongside religious chanter Maher Mahmoud Ismail.
The performers contribute to a program that moves between theatrical presentation, spoken poetry and religious chanting, creating a varied rhythm throughout the evening.
🎼 Religious Chanting Ensemble Joins the Celebration
One of the event’s key musical elements is the participation of the Religious Chanting Ensemble affiliated with the Popular and Folk Arts sector.
The ensemble is led by Walid El-Husseini, accompanied by conductor Mohamed Samir, and is expected to perform a selection of religious songs and devotional pieces celebrating Mawlid al-Nabawi.
Its participation adds a strong musical and spiritual dimension to the evening while complementing the theatrical elements. 🎶✨
✍️ A Specialized Creative Team
The event features a specialized creative team across several disciplines.
Mohamed Bahgat is responsible for the writing and poetry, while the music is composed by Yehia Ghanem.
The scenography is designed by Maher Mahmoud, with lighting by Ezz Helmy and costumes by Maisa Mohamed Abdel Latif.
The event is directed by Hamdy Abou El Ela, bringing together theatrical, musical and visual elements into one unified presentation.
🎬 Intensive Rehearsals Before the Event
Preparatory rehearsals have been taking place at the National Theatre ahead of the performance.
The rehearsals focus on coordinating the theatrical scenes with the musical and chanting sections, ensuring that the various elements work together smoothly during the live presentation.
The preparation reflects the importance of creating a performance that matches the spiritual character of the occasion while maintaining a professional theatrical structure. 🎬
🕌 Celebrating Mawlid Through Art
“Madd Ya Rasoul Allah” is part of the theatre sector’s efforts to present artistic events connected to cultural and religious occasions.
Rather than limiting the celebration to a traditional concert format, the production expands the experience by incorporating poetry, theatre, music and devotional chanting.
This approach gives audiences an opportunity to experience the spiritual atmosphere of Mawlid through a theatrical lens while maintaining the cultural character of the celebration.
🎟️ Free Admission
One of the most notable features of the event is that admission is free, allowing a wider audience to attend the celebration and experience the combination of theatre and religious music without ticket costs.
The event is presented at the National Theatre under the leadership of Sameh Megahed, and is produced by the Artistic House of Theatre through the Tomorrow Theatre Company.
The celebration is organized under the supervision of the Theatre Sector, headed by Ayman El Shiewy, with the Artistic House of Theatre headed by Ehab Fahmy, in cooperation with the Popular and Folk Arts sector.
✨ An Evening of Art and Spirituality
“Madd Ya Rasoul Allah” promises an evening where theatre, poetry, music and devotional chanting come together to celebrate Mawlid al-Nabawi.
With a distinguished lineup of performers, a specialized creative team and free admission, the National Theatre is preparing for an evening designed to bring audiences closer to the spiritual and artistic atmosphere of the occasion. ❤️🎭
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