Eid-e-Miladunnabi, which marks the anniversary of the birth and demise of Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH), is being observed across the country on Monday with due religious solemnity.
On this day in 570, the 12th of Rabiul Awal of the Hijri calendar, the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was born in Makkah of Saudi Arabia with divine blessings and messages of peace for mankind. He also passed away on the same day.
President Mohammed Shahabuddin and Chief Adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus issued separate messages greeting the people of Bangladesh and Muslims across the world on the eve of the day, reports BSS.
Marking the day, Bangladesh Television (BTV) and Bangladesh Betar are broadcasting special programs and different national dailies published supplementary to highlight the importance of the day.
The day is a public holiday.
