The holy Eid-e-Miladunnabi, marking the day of birth of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), is being observed across the country today with due religious solemnity.
On this day in 570, 12th of Rabiul Awwal of the Hijri calendar, Muhammad (PBUH) was born in Makkah with divine blessings and messages of peace for mankind. He also passed away on the same day.
President Mohammed Shahabuddin and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina have issued separate messages to the people of the country and Muslims across the world.
Bangladesh to observe Eid-e-Miladunnabi on Sept 28
The day was a public holiday.
Different government and non-government organisations, including the Islamic Foundation, have chalked out elaborate programmes to mark the day.
President participates in Eid-e-Miladunnabi programs at Bangabhaban
Bangladesh Television (BTV) and Bangladesh Radio are broadcasting special programmes highlighting the importance of the day.
Meanwhile, in Chattogram, a ‘Jashne Julus’ arranged by the Anjuman-e Rahmaniya Ahmadiyya Sunnia Trust was brought out from Jameya Ahmedia Sunnia Madrasa ground in Sholosohor area in the morning.
Bangladesh-India trade through Hili land port suspended for Eid-e-Miladunnabi
Several thousand devotees joined the rally with flags, banners and festoons.
Special prayers will be held after Zuhr today on the occasion.