The ancient Islamic art form of Maulidi ya Homu is being reborn in Zanzibar.
As Saphia Ngalapi points out in her article, Maulidi ya Homu incorporates elements of ngoma, percussion instruments, song, and movement to sing praises to the Prophet Mohammed (SAW). It can be performed by any age, by both men and women, only during the evening hours.

Maulidi ya Homu has been reclaimed and developed as a cultural and not a religious activity. Yet, as a distinctive cultural practice and celebration, historically Maulidi ya Homu has allowed Muslims to strengthen social bonds within the Zanzibari community, build unity among Muslims across the Indian Ocean, and even attract Non-Muslims to Islam.