Holy Eid-e-Miladunnabi on Saturday

The country is set to celebrate the holy Eid-e-Miladunnabi on Saturday, marking the anniversary of the emergence of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) amid massive religious festivity and fervour. President Md Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina have issued separate statements greeting the countrymen and the Muslims across the globe on this occasion and seeking eternal blessings for the people's welfare alongside peace and harmony in the country and elsewhere in the world. Besides, Opposition Leader in parliament Raushan Ershad, in a message, also greeted the countrymen on the occasion. Like previous years, different social, cultural, religious, spiritual and political organisations and different state-run organisations including the Islamic Foundation have chalked out elaborate programmes to mark the day, a public holiday. A milad mahfil will be held at the Bangabhaban at 1:30pm on Saturday to be joined by government leaders, religious scholars and distinguished citizens. Religious Affairs Minister Matiur Rahman on Friday inaugurated a 15-day programme coinciding with the Eid-e-Miladunnabi at the Baitul Mukarram National Mosque in Dhaka under the auspices of Islamic Foundation. The fortnight programme includes delivery of religious sermons, seminars, exhibition of Islamic calligraphy and posters based on life of the Prophet, book fair, Islamic cultural competition and recitation of poetries on him. The Institute of Hazrat Mohammad (SAW), a research think tank working with persons with disability, is organising an essay competition at a city hotel today to showcase the talents of the visually impaired students. Different spiritual centres including Ashekane Maizbhandaria Association and Rejbhiya Darbar Sharif have also chalked up various programmes to celebrate the day. Dhaka University also will hold a discussion, milad and doa mahfil on Saturday on the occasion of the Eid-e-Miladunnabi. The authorities concerned have ordered to strengthen nationwide security vigil to avert any untoward incident. Tight security arrangements were made across the country to ensure peaceful celebration.