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3 hours
Daily Tour
50 people
English
Join us for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to witness the Mtendeni Maulid Group perform their world-renowned Sufi cultural dance and Islamic chanting in the heart of Stone Town, Zanzibar. The Mtendeni Maulid Cultural Experience offers a powerful blend of traditional Swahili music, spiritual drumming, and devotional qasidas (Islamic poetry), celebrated for centuries in Zanzibar’s Islamic communities. This tour is ideal for travelers seeking authentic cultural experiences beyond the usual tourist trail.
✅ Authentic Maulid Performance: Witness a live and traditional Maulid celebration, a sacred spiritual event deeply rooted in Zanzibar’s Islamic heritage.
✅ Cultural Immersion: Explore Zanzibar’s unique Sufi traditions, spiritual rituals, and community values.
✅ Meet Local Performers: Interact with members of the Mtendeni Maulid Group, learn the meaning behind the chants and dances.
✅ Off-the-Beaten-Path Experience: Avoid tourist crowds and step into a lesser-known but powerful cultural experience in Stone Town.
✅ Support Local Culture: Your visit contributes directly to preserving Zanzibar’s intangible heritage.
Hotel pick-up and transfer to Mtendeni in Stone Town.
Cultural introduction by a local English-speaking guide.
Witness a live Sufi Maulid performance with synchronized chanting, rhythmic drumming, and spiritual dance.
Optional Q&A session with the performers (if available).
Opportunity to take respectful photos or short videos.
A short guided walk through the Mtendeni neighborhood.
Light refreshments served after the performance.
Comfortable shoes for walking in Stone Town.
Modest clothing (shoulders and knees covered) suitable for religious and cultural events.
A camera or smartphone (respectful photography allowed).
A bottle of water.
Respectful and open mindset for a spiritual setting.
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