Muslims across Bangladesh are observing the holy Ashura today (July 29) with due religious fervour and solemnity. On this day in the Hijri year of 61, Hazrat Imam, the grandson of Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH), along with his family members and 72 followers embraced the martyrdom in the hands of Yazid’s soldiers at the desert of Karbala to uphold the teachings of the Prophet (SM). The day is a public holiday.  On the eve of the holy Ashura, President Mohammed Shahabuddin and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Friday issued separate messages, paying deep respect to Hazrat Imam Hossain (RA) and other martyrs of Karbala. Different religious organisations have chalked out various programmes on the occasion. Islamic Foundation arranged a special milad mahfil at Baitul Mukarram National Mosque on Saturday on the occasion. Besides, law enforcement agencies have taken special security measures in the capital on the occasion. Adequate security measures have been taken around Imambara Husaini Dalan to ensure smooth observance of Holy Ashura. Meanwhile, Bangladesh Betar, Bangladesh Television and private TV channels will air special programmes highlighting the significance of the day.

Ashura will be observed in the country on July 29 (Saturday) as the Muharram moon was not sighted in the Bangladesh sky. The day is a public holiday. The month of Muharram will start on Thursday, July 27. The decision was taken by National Moon Sighting Committee at a meeting of held at the conference room of Islamic Foundation at Baitul Mukarram office with State Minister for Religious Affairs Faridul Haque Khan in the chair on Tuesday. On this day in the Hijri year of 61, Hazrat Imam, the grandson of Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH), along with his family members and 72 followers embraced the martyrdom in the hands of Yazid’s soldiers at the desert of Karbala to uphold the teachings of the Prophet (SM). Shia community members will bring out Tazia processions in the city marking the day.

The holy Ashura, commemorating the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hossain Ibn Ali (RA), a grandson of Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him), is being observed across the country todat with due religious solemnity. Today is the 10th day of the month of Muharram in Hijri calendar. Muslims across the world recall the sacrifice of Hazrat Imam Hossain (RA) along with his family members and 72 followers, who embraced martyrdom in 680 AD for establishing truth and justice in the fight with soldiers of Yazid on Karbala Maidan in Iraq. President Md Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina issued separate messages on the eve of the holy Ashura, paying deep respect to Hazrat Imam Hossain (RA) and other martyrs of Karbala. In his message, the President said, “The Holy Ashura is a significant and mourning day for the whole Muslim Ummah.” On Muharram 10 in Hijri 61, Hazrat Imam Hossain (RA), grandson of Prophet Hazrat Mohammad (PBUH), his family members and his companions embraced martyrdom for establishing truth and justice in the fight with soldiers of Yazid on Karbala Maidan, he added. Their supreme sacrifice for upholding the ideals of Islam remains as a glorious event in the history, Hamid said. He said the tragic incident of Karbala inspires “us” to be vocal against any injustice and repression and lead the life in the path of truth and beauty. “Islam is a religion of peace and harmony. Here there is no room for confrontation, jealousy and envy,” the President added. The President hoped that the lesson of Ashura would act as the source of inspiration for all to spread the light of truth and beauty in the society along with establishing the social and religious values. The Prime Minister, in her message, said the sacrifice of Hazrat Imam Hossain (RA) and his companions to establish truth and justice in society is a glaring and emulating example for the Muslim Ummah across the world. “We, however, are observing the Ashura this year in a crisis period. The coronavirus has paralyzed the whole world. Our government is taking all necessary steps to face the situation. We continue all sorts of support to the people,” Sheikh Hasina said. Allah tests the patience of people when they are in trouble, the premier said, adding that in this time everyone should come forward to help each other with patience and tolerance. She urged all to follow health guidelines and offer special prayers to the Almighty Allah seeking relief from the lethal virus. “Let’s build a discrimination-free, happy, prosperous and peaceful Bangladesh being imbued with the spirit of the holy Ashura by participating in welfare-oriented works from our respective positions in establishing truth and justice at the national level,” the Prime Minister said. During the ongoing coronavirus crisis, a short programme has been taken all over the country, including Dhaka, on this occasion. Police have taken special security measures in the capital marking the occasion. The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has banned all kinds of tazia, mourning and pike processions in the Dhaka metropolitan area on the occasion of the holy Ashura. However, devoted city dwellers will be able to perform religious rite in compliance with the health rules. But, carrying of knives, daggers, scissors, spears, swords, sticks and displaying of fireworks and crackers will be strictly prohibited in these programmes. The DMP urged not to allow anybody to enter the function venue without wearing masks and asked everyone to apply necessary health protective measures at all stages. The day is a public holiday. Bangladesh Betar, Bangladesh Television and private TV channels will air special programmes while newspapers and online news portals publish supplements highlighting the significance of the day. Source: BSS AH

Holy Ashura, commemorating the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA), will be observed in the country on Tuesday with due religious fervor and solemnity. On this day in the Hijri year of 61, Hazrat Imam, the grandson of Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH), along with his family members and 72 followers embraced the martyrdom in the hands of Yazid’s soldiers at the desert of Karbala to uphold the teachings of the Prophet (SM).  The day is a public holiday.  Different religious organizations have chalked out various programs on the occasion. Islamic Foundation arranged a special milad mahfil at Baitul Mukarram National Mosque on Monday on the occasion. Shia community members will bring out a Tajia procession in the city marking the day. The Tajia procession will start from Imambara Husaini Dallan in Old Dhaka and it will be surrounded by law enforcers.  However, no pike can take part in the mourning procession this time. Besides, police have banned carrying of lethal weapons like metal weapons, knife, sword and other sharp weapons during the Tajia procession. Adequate security measures have been taken around Imambara Husaini Dalan to ensure smooth observance of Holy Ashura. Bangladesh Betar, Bangladesh Television and private TV channels will air special programs highlighting the significance of the day. Meanwhile, President Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina have issued separate messages on the occasion. Source: UNB AH

Holy Ashura, commemorating the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA), will be observed in the country on September 10 as the Muharram moon was sighted in Bangladesh sky on Saturday. The decision was taken at a meeting of the National Moon Sighting Committee held at the conference room of Islamic Foundation's Baitul Mukarram office with State Minister for Religious Affairs Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah in the chair. The Arabic month of Zilhaj ended on Saturday and the counting of Muharram will begin on Sunday, said a PID handout. Holy Ashura is observed on 10th of Muharram in the Hijri year commemorating the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA), grandson of Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (SM). On this day in the Hijri year of 61, Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) along with his family members and 72 followers embraced the martyrdom in the hands of soldiers of Yazid at the desert of Karbala to uphold the teachings of the Prophet (SM). Source: UNB AH

The holy Ashura, commemorating the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hossain Ibn Ali (RA), a grandson of Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him), will be observed across the country on Friday with due religious solemnity. Friday is the 10th day of the month of Muharram in the Arabic calendar. Muslims across the world recall the sacrifice of Hazrat Imam Hossain (RA) along with his 72 followers, who embraced martyrdom in 680 AD for establishing truth and justice in the fight with soldiers of Yazid on Karbala Maidan in Iraq. Reports BSS. President M Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday issued separate messages on the eve of the holy Ashura, paying deep respects to Hazrat Imam Hossain (RA) and other martyrs of Karbala. In his message, the President said the supreme sacrifice of Hazrat Imam Hossain (RA) and his companions in Karbala for upholding the ideals of Islam, the religion of peace and tranquility, is remaining as a glorious event in the history. He said the eternal message of Ashura inspires us to be vocal against any injustice and repression and walk on the path of truth and justice. “Islam is religion of peace and harmony. Here there is no room for confrontation, jealousy and envy,” President Hamid mentioned. The teaching of Ashura would be a part of inspiration of all people, irrespective religion and caste, to stay away from all sorts of unpropitious acts including superstition, fundamentalism and militancy. The Prime Minister, in her message, urged all to be imbued with the teachings of holy Ashura to establish truth and justice in all spheres to combat all kinds of injustice in the national life. She said the sacrifice of Hazrat Imam Hossain (RA) and his companions to establish peace and justice in society is a glaring and emulating example for the Muslim Ummah across the world. Different political, socio-cultural and religious organizations have chalked out various programs to observe the day in a befitting manner. The programs include procession, Quran-Khwani, Milad Mahfil, fasting, special prayer and feeding of the destitute. The day is a public holiday. Bangladesh Betar, Bangladesh Television and private TV channels will air special programs while newspapers and online news portal publish supplements highlighting the significance of the day. AH

The holy Ashura, commemorating the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hossain (RA), grandson of Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH), will be observed in the country on September 21. The National Moon Sighting Committee took the decision at a meeting this evening as the new moon of Muharram, the first month of Hijri 1440, was not sighted in the country on Monday, an official release said. Reports BSS. The meeting was held at the Islamic Foundation meeting room at Baitul Mukarram National Mosque with Religious Affairs Secretary Md Anisur Rahman in the chair. AH