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1632
Founded as Dansalan by Spaniards, attempting to conquer the Lake Lanao area
1900s
Spaniards began the conquest of the Sultanate of Maguindanao. Americans came and the area was abandoned.
1907
1907-1940
Marawi served as the capital for the province of Lanao Del Sur
1940
Granted it's charter & was jointly conceived by Philippine Common weath Pres. Manuel L. Quezon & Sen. Tomas L. Cabili.
1956
“Dansalan” was changed to “Marawi” by virtue of RA 1552
1972
renamed as “Islamic City of Marawi” by virtue of Parliamentary
Bill No. 261 to attract funds from the Middle East
2017
Radical Islamist group Maute begins attack on May 23,2017. In October 17,2017 the battle of Marawi ended
2018
Rebuilding Marawi
Islamic City boasts of its rich Muslim culture and heritage. The people celebrate various holidays and showcases ethnic dances annually in honor of the townsfolk beliefs, religion and ethnicity
Festival Celebration
Ramadan
a month of intense prayer, dawn-to-dusk fasting and nightly feasts. It is a holy month of fasting, introspection and prayer for Muslims, the followers of Islam.
Kalilang sa Ranao
A festival commemorating the charter anniversary celebration of Marawi City Highlights of the festival are Qur’an Reading Contest, presentation of colorful Muslim songs and dances, Islamic Quiz Bee, exhibits of Maranao crafts, native delicacies, traditional games and musical instruments competition.
Maulid En Nabi
is the observance of the birthday of the Islamic prophet Muhammad which is commemorated in Rabi' al-awwal, the third month in the Islamic calendar
Morod A Miskin
is held for the poor people of the community, in which all people are invited and would partake of this event.
Traditional Dances
Singkil
Singkil is a folk dance of the Maranao people of Lake Lanao based on the epic legend Darangen, which was popularised by the Bayanihan Philippine National Folk Dance Company.
Kini-kini
Kini-kini is an artistic dance showcasing the graceful movement of Maranao women.
Kapa Malong Malong
Kaganat Sa Darangen
Kaganat sa Darangen. Is the most aristocratic of the Maranao traditional dances, should be performed by someone who has the aptitude to move theatrical.
Cuisine
Palapa
Palapa is made of caramelized shallots, ginger and chili peppers. It is mainly used as an ingredient in many Maranao dishes such as the bakas piaparan, yellow fin tuna cooked in coconut milk.
Kuning
Rice is colored with turmeric and flavored with salt, laurel leaves and olive oil, and cooked the usual way, creating the kuning.
Pater
It is neatly wrapped in a banana leaf. Unwrapping the banana leaf, you will find the packed rice topped with either sauteed shredded chicken meat or beef or flakes of fish abodo/tuna.
Rendang
Beef rendang is one of the specialties of Maranao people. It is caramelized beef curry. Cooke with coconut milk to reduced the dish’s darkness and add consistency to its sweetness.
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