(24 Jan 2013) SHOTLIST
1. Wide of people gathering in front of gates of Tripoli old town, in Martyrs Square
2. Mid of people holding flag
3. Mid of people walking through streets of Tripoli old town, heading towards celebration area
4. Various of people celebrating in Tripoli old town, singing religious prayers
5. SOUNDBITE (Arabic) Mohamed Omar Badi, Imam from Misrata city:
"The atmosphere is one of great joy and celebration, thanks be to God, and Happy Prophet's Day."
6. Various of celebrations in Tripoli old town
7. SOUNDBITE (Arabic) vox pop, Masoud Omar Boyser, Tripoli resident:
"Today is a great day and it's just for the love of our beloved Prophet. And as you can see, everyone is out to celebrate in joy and love of our Prophet."
8. Mid of man holding incense burner amid crowd singing
9. Various of celebrations
10. Mid of man playing old fashioned Arabic instrument
11. Wide of celebrations in Tripoli old town
STORYLINE
Hundreds of Libyans gathered in Tripoli old town on Thursday to celebrate the birthday of Prophet Muhammad, a national holiday known as Prophet's Day.
Muslims in Tripoli, and around the world, have celebrated this day for hundreds of years, gathering to celebrate, sing religious songs and pray to their Prophet.
People travelled great distances to celebrate.
Imam Mohamed Omar Badi came from the city of Misrata, about 250 kilometres (155 miles) away, to join in the celebrations.
"The atmosphere is one of great joy and celebration, thanks be to God, and Happy Prophet's Day," Imam Mohamed said.

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