The holy Eid-e-Miladunnabi, marking the birth and demise of Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (pbuh), was observed across the country yesterday with due reverence and religious fervour.
On this day in 570, the 12th day of Rabiul Awal of the Hijri calendar, 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.
Different Islamic and socio-cultural organisations and political parties held various programmes, including milad mahfil, discussion meetings and Qurankhwani to mark the day.
Thousands of devotees, carrying banners inscribed with the “Kalema Taiyeba,” joined the processions taken out in the city by the religious organisations.
The Islamic Foundation also held programmes, while a milad mahfil was held at the Bangabhaban where President Abdul Hamid took part. Bangladesh Betar and Bangladesh Television as well as other TV channels aired special programmes on the occasion.
President Abdul Hamid, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, Opposition Leader Rawshan Ershad and BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia greeted the country’s people and Muslims across the world.
