The holy Ashura, commemorating the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA), will be observed in the country today with due religious fervour and solemnity.
On this day in 61 Hijri, Hazrat Imam, the grandson of Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH), along with his family members and 72 followers embraced martyrdom in the hands of soldiers of Yazid at Karbala desert for the supremacy of justice and righteousness.
The day is a public holiday.
President Abdul Hamid, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia have issued separate messages on the occasion.
In his message, the president said: “On this day, I wish unity, solidarity and continued progress of the Muslim Ummah alongside establishing a society based on equality and justice.”
The prime minister urged all to reflect the teachings of the holy Ashura in establishing truth and justice in the national life resisting all injustice and unjust.
