Muslims in South Africa on Saturday celebrated the birth of the Prophet Mohammed.

The celebration takes many different forms around the world but in South Africa men gather to recount the life of Mohammed and offer various prayers and salutations.

This clip shows there Azzawia mosque in Cape Town which follows a blend of Zanzibarian and Cape Town tradition.

The birth of the Prophet Muhammad ( pbuh ) is celebrated on the 12th Rabi Ul Awwal , the islamic month whic corresponds to the 10 November in South Africa.

The celebration takes many forms globally. In South Africa the males gather and recite the life of the prophet and various froms of salutations and praise.

The Azzawia mosque in cape town follows a blend of Zanzibarian and traditional cape town tradition.

The mosque based in walmer estate is nearly a century old and the current leadership is 3rd generation descendants of the founders of the mosque.