Archive · 25 Aug 2026
Mahabali Welcomes Nabidinam Rally as Kerala Celebrates Onam
Nabidinam is a Muslim celebration marking the birth anniversary of Prophet Mohammed.
Onam is a major celebration linked to the legendary king Mahabali.
This year, Nabidinam and Uthradam happened at the same time in Kerala.
In Palakkad, someone dressed as Mahabali welcomed a Muslim religious procession.
Muslim participants hugged Mahabali, and he gave refreshments to children.
Children also performed Duff Muttu, a traditional Muslim folk art.
One child invited Mahabali to eat biryani, and he agreed.
Organisers said the shared celebration was meant to promote friendship, peace and religious unity.
Nabidinam and Uthradam coincided in Kerala on Tuesday, prompting joint celebrations of Eid-e-Milad and Onam.
At Vennakkara in Palakkad, a person dressed as Mahabali welcomed a Nabidinam rally and distributed refreshments.
Muslim participants hugged Mahabali, while children performed Duff Muttu during the celebration.
Mahabali accepted a child’s invitation to join a biryani meal.
Prayer gatherings, rallies, cultural performances, feasts and greetings were held across Kerala.
- Who
- Muslim participants, children, organisers, a person dressed as Mahabali, and people across Kerala took part; Pinarayi Vijayan issued greetings.
- What
- Nabidinam and Onam-related Uthradam celebrations were observed together, including a joint welcome, rally, performances, prayers and community events.
- When
- Tuesday; the article says Nabidinam coincided with Uthradam.
- Where
- At Vennakkara in Palakkad and at locations across Kerala.
- Why
- Organisers said the coinciding celebrations were intended to promote religious harmony, unity, love, brotherhood and peace.
- Religious occasion
- Nabidinam, or Eid-e-Milad, marks the birth anniversary of Prophet Mohammed.
- Onam occasion
- Uthradam is associated with the Onam celebrations and precedes Thiruvonam, according to the article.
- Featured interaction
- A person dressed as Mahabali welcomed a Nabidinam rally at Vennakkara and distributed refreshments.
- Cultural performance
- Children performed Duff Muttu, a traditional folk art form popular among Kerala’s Muslim community.
- Community gesture
- Mahabali accepted a child’s invitation to have biryani.
- Statewide activities
- Prayer gatherings, message rallies, children’s performances, feasts, sweets and refreshments were reported across Kerala.
- Reported wording discrepancy
- The article describes Uthradam as both the eve of Thiruvonam and the first day of Onam celebrations.