This performance does not have specific attire or costumes traditionally associated with it. However, groups performing Marhaban often choose to wear coordinated outfits that correspond to the formality of the event. Wearing elegant attire serves as a symbolic gesture to celebrate the birth of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).

For women in Marhaban groups, they typically wear Baju Kurung or long jubah that fully adhere to modest dressing guidelines. For men they usually wear a complete Baju Melayu set paired with a songkok, showcasing the exclusive identity of Malay culture.

Traditionally, the art of Marhaban does not involve any musical accompaniment. Instead, the harmonious choral singing of the group forms the melodious rhythm of Marhaban. Among the melodies commonly used in Marhaban are Syira, Rakbi, Nahwan, Ras, Babri, Masri, Hajaka, and Haiya. The most popular song in the state of Perak, however, is Marhaban Ya Rabbi’.

Marhaban is performed in groups by either women or men. Each group presents it in a linear formation (two or three rows) similar to nasyid, delivering the performance with enthusiasm as a sign of respect for the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).

At the beginning of the performance, the group leader initiates with the recitation of Salawat or directly starts singing the Marhaban lyrics. The leader sings the stanza first as a solo, followed by the group members singing together in unison. In certain stanzas, the group members respond to the leader's solo singing with the harmonious exclamation of "Allah." The main stanza sung collectively by the group is in Arabic, for example:

Marhaban Ya Rabbi',

Marhaban Syahrul Anwar,

Marhaban Ya Syafi',

Bilrahmah Wal Anwar.

The singing pauses depending on the length of the lyrics and the type of Marhaban being performed. To conclude the performance, the group leader recites the phrase:

As-Solatu 'Alan Nabi, Was-Salamu 'Alar Rasul.

An-Nabiyyul Ummi, Bir-Ridha Wal Qabul.

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