The Muslims, Budhhists and Hindus observed Eid-e-Miladunnabi, Prabarana Purnima and Lakshmi Puja on the same day on Sunday across Bangladesh.
The Muslims observed the holy Eid-e-Miladunnabi to mark the birth anniversary of Prophet Hazrat Muhammad with special prayers.
In separate messages, President M Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina greeted the countrymen and the Muslims across the world on the occasion.
Thousands of Muslims with banners of different spiritual and social organizations like the Maizbhandar Darbar and other spiritual hubs joined colourful street marches in the capital Dhaka and elsewhere in the country highlighting the Prophet's teachings of universal peace and harmony.
On this day in 570 - the 12th of Rabiul Awal of the Hijri calendar - Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH) was born in Mecca, Saudi Arabia with divine blessings and messages of peace for mankind.
Marking the day, Islamic Foundation (IF) took a 15-day program at the Baitul Mukarram National Mosque which began on Saturday.
The second most important religious festival of the Budhhist community 'Prabarana Purnima' was also observed on Sunday.
To mark this event, the Buddhists released candle-lit air balloons made of coloured paper (fanush) and set free to flow towards the autumnal sky in the evening which is the chief attraction of the festival.
In the capital, the main religious congregations were held at Dharmarajik Bouddha Bihar, Kamalapur, International Buddhist Monastery at Merul Badda, Kalachandpur Bouddha Bihar, Uttara Bouddha Bihar, Adibashi Bouddha Temple at Mirpur and Ashulia Bodhigyan Maithree Bhabona Kendra.
Marking the day, a discussion was held at the International Buddhist Monastery at Merul Badda.
State Minister for Shipping Khalid Mahmud Chowdhury, addressed the discussion as the chief guest while Awami League Office Secretary Barrister Biplob Barua addressed it as special guest.
The Hindu community of Bangladesh celebrated the Lakshmi Puja on Sunday which is held on the full moon day immediately after Durga Puja in the month of Ashwin.
This full moon night is also called Kujagori Purnima.
Marking the festival, Hindu women kept fast and floor of the homes were decorated with footprint of Lakshmi and lamps were also lit up in the evening.
Goddess Lakshmi was worship at temples and homes. Devotees joined puja after taking bath and kept fasting wearing new or clean clothes.
The devotees believe that if Lakshi Devi is satisfied in the visit, there will be no financial problems in the family and happiness and comfort will increase there.
In the capital, Lakshmi Puja was performed in Dhakeshwari National Temple, Ramkrishna Math and Ramkrishna Mission, Shankharibazar, Tantibazar, Sutrapur, Farashganj, Lakshmibazar, Radhamadhab Bigraha Mandir and Radha Govinda Geo Temple, reported BSS.
After worshiping of Goddess Lakhsmi, Anjali was offered at temples and homes followed by distribution of prasad.