The holy Eid-e-Miladunnabi, marking the anniversary of the birth and demise of Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH), is being observed across the country today (Thursday) with due religious fervour and solemnity.
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 on Thursday at Baitul Mukarram National Mosque.
Prior to this, the minister is scheduled 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
