The holy Eid-e-Miladunnabi, marking the anniversary of the birth and demise of Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH), will be observed across the country tomorrow (Thursday) with due religious fervour and solemnity.
The decision was taken at the National Moon Sighting Committee's meeting held at the Islamic Foundation Conference Room at Baitul Mukarram National Mosque on September 15 with Secretary of the Ministry of Religious Affairs Md Abdul Hamid Jamaddar in the chair.
On this day in 570, the 12th of Rabiul Awal of the Hijri calendar, Prophet Muhammad (SM) was born in Makkah of Saudi Arabia with divine blessings and messages of peace for mankind. He also passed away on the same day, reports BSS.
The day is a public holiday.
On the occasion of the holy Eid-e-Miladunnabi, Islamic Foundation has organized forth-night colorful programmes.
State Minister for Religious Affairs Md Faridul Haque Khan will inaugurate it as the chief guest tomorrow at Baitul Mukarram National Mosque.
Prior to this, the minister will inaugurate the month-long Islamic book fair in the south chattar of Baitul Mukarram National Mosque after Asr prayers.
Secretary of the Ministry of Religious Affairs Md Hamid Jamaddar will be present there as the special guest.
Bd-pratidin English/Golam Rosul