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From Daily Star · () English

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News Official statement New plan
  • Bangladesh will observe the holy Eid-e-Miladunnabi on August 26, marking the birth and death anniversary of Prophet Hazrat Muhammad.
  • The decision was made at a meeting of the National Moon Sighting Committee, which determined the start of the Islamic month of Rabi al-Awwal.
  • The day is a public holiday in Bangladesh.

Bangladesh is set to observe the holy Eid-e-Miladunnabi on August 26, a day commemorating the birth and death anniversary of Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH). The observance will take place with due religious solemnity across the country.

The decision was finalized following a meeting of the National Moon Sighting Committee, held at the Islamic Foundation Conference Room in Baitul Mukarram National Mosque. Religious Affairs Secretary Munshi Alauddin Al Azad chaired the meeting. According to a press release, the committee announced that the moon of Rabi al-Awwal of 1448 Hijri was not sighted on Thursday evening. Consequently, the month of Safar will conclude after 30 days on Friday, and Rabi al-Awwal will commence on Saturday, August 15.

Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH) was born in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, in 570 AD on the 12th of Rabi al-Awwal. He also passed away on the same date. The observance of Eid-e-Miladunnabi is a significant religious event and is recognized as a public holiday in Bangladesh.

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