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২৮ জুলাই, ২০২৩ ১১:২৯ অপরাহ্ণ
Holy Ashura on Saturday
Holy
Ashura on Saturday
Holy
Ashura, commemorating the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA), will be
observed in the country on Saturday with due religious fervour and solemnity.
On this day in the Hijri year of 61, Hazrat Imam,
the grandson of Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH), along with his family members
and 72 followers embraced the martyrdom in the hands of Yazid’s soldiers at the
desert of Karbala to uphold the teachings of the Prophet (SM).
The
day is a public holiday.
On the eve of the holy Ashura, President
Mohammed Shahabuddin and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Friday issued separate
messages, paying deep respect to Hazrat Imam Hossain (RA) and other martyrs of
Karbala, UNB reports.
Different religious organisations have chalked
out various programmes on the occasion.
Islamic Foundation arranged a special milad
mahfil at Baitul Mukarram National Mosque on Saturday on the occasion.
Besides, law enforcement agencies have taken special
security measures in the capital on the occasion.
Adequate security measures have been taken
around Imambara Husaini Dalan to ensure smooth observance of Holy Ashura.
Meanwhile, Bangladesh Betar, Bangladesh
Television and private TV channels will air special programmes highlighting the
significance of the day.