RAJSHAHI, Sept 10, 2019 (BSS) – The holy Ashura, marking the tragic 10th
day of Muharram, was observed here today with due religious fervor and zeal
as elsewhere in the country. Different religious organisations, including
Islamic Foundation and Bangladesh Ahle Hadith Bayte Foundation, observed the
day through various programmes. The Shia community people brought out a
procession in the city from Shaheb Bazar area that paraded the main streets
of the city.
Besides, several processions were brought out from city’s different areas
including, Dargapara, Seroil and Upashahar.
Other programmes of the day included Quran Khwani, Milad Mahfil and
fasting.
Islamic Foundation organised a discussion on ‘Importance of Holy Ashura in
Preserving Peace and Order in Society’ at its divisional office.
Thousands of musallis after Johr prayers offered special munajats seeking
divine blessings and eternal peace of departed souls particularly their near
and dear ones, continued peace, progress, and prosperity of the country and
as well as greater welfare of the Muslim Ummah.