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EID-E-MILADUNNABI-OBSERVATION
Eid-e-Miladunnabi tomorrow
DHAKA, Nov 20, 2018 (BSS) – The country is set to observe the holy Eid-e-
Miladunnabi tomorrow, marking the anniversary of birth and demise of Prophet
Muhammad (Peace Be upon Him) amid massive religious festivity and fervor.
President M Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina issued separate
statements greeting the countrymen and 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 globe.
The day is a public holiday.
Like previous years, different social, cultural, religious, spiritual,
armed forces division, political organisations and different state-run
organisations including the Islamic Foundation (IF) have chalked out
elaborate programmes to mark the day.
Bangladesh Television (BTV) and Bangladesh Radio will broadcast special
programmes highlighting the importance of the day. The Shishu Academy will
also organise special events for children marking the day.
IF will publish special supplement marking the day while the national flag
will be hoisted in government, semi-government, autonomous, private buildings
and all the armed forces installations across the country.
Moreover, the National Flag and ‘Kalima Teayiba’ written banner will be
displayed in the important traffic zones of Dhaka city and the light posts.
Various organisations at upazila level will hold discussions, milad and
doa mahfils highlighting the life of the Prophet.
On this occasion of Eid-e-Miladunnabi, special diets will be provided to
all hospitals, prisons, old aged homes, government child welfare and
different rehabilitation centres.
Tight security arrangements were taken across the country to ensure a
peaceful celebration of the Eid-e-Miladunnabi.
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