Eid-e-Miladunnabi being observed in Ctg today. Photo: BSS

CHATTOGRAM, Sept 6, 2025 (BSS) - The holy Eid-e-Miladunnabi, commemorating the birth and demise anniversary of Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (SM), is being observed in the port city like elsewhere in the country today with deep religious reverence and solemnity.

The Anjuman-e Rahmaniya Ahmadiyya Sunnia Trust in Chattogram city celebrated the day with a grand "Jashne Julus" rally of Sunni Muslims in honour of Eid-e-Miladunnabi. 

The colorful rally, led by Allama Sayed Sabbir Shah from Pakistan, commenced from the city's Sholosohor Alamgir Khankha Sharif at 9 am today.

Thousands of Muslim devotees from various parts of the country participated in the Jasne Julush, as claimed by the organisers. The city was adorned with elaborate decorations and there was a noticeable sense of excitement among the public in connection with the event.

In 1974, Anjuman-e-Rahmania Ahmadiyya Sunnia Trust organised the first Julus in Bangladesh from Kaderia Syediya Tayyabia at Baluardighi Khanka in Chattogram, according to Trust Secretary General Mohammad Anwar Hossain. 

Since 1986, the Julus has been led by Syed Mohammad Sabbir Shah, following his father Syed Muhammad Taher Shah and grandfather Syed Mohammad Tayab Shah.

Leaders from Pakistan, Shahzada Syed Mohammad Qasim Shah and Syed Mohammad 
Mehmud Ahmad Shah, accompanied Sayed Mohammad Sabbir during the Julus. 

Thousands of people from across the country gathered in Chattogram on 
Saturday to participate in the Jasne Julush organised by Anjuman-e-Rahmania 
Ahmadia Sunnia Trust. The rally paraded the main streets of the city before 
concluding at the Jamia Ahmadia Sunnia Madrasa ground around 1.30 pm.
 
Later, they offered a special prayer seeking divine blessings of The Almighty 
Allah for peace, progress and prosperity of the country and welfare of the 
Muslim Ummah following a discussion.

Decorated trucks, cars, vans and other vehicles carrying colourful banners, 
festoons and green flags inscribed with verses of the holy Quran and poetic 
versions praising the Prophet (SM) were used in the rally.

The rally traveled through Muradpur, Nasirabad, and GEC Mour in the city 
before concluding at the Jamia Ahmadia Sunnia Madrasa ground around 1 pm.

 Various road corners and islands were adorned with large arches, colorful 
festoons, and banners featuring Kalema Tayyeba, verses from the holy Quran, 
and Hadith. National Flags and banners with 'Kalima Teayiba' were also 
prominently displayed at key traffic zones and light posts in the city. 

The Chattogram Metropolitan Police implemented tight security measures to 
ensure a peaceful celebration of the Eid-e-Miladunnabi.

Several organisations, including the local chapter of Islamic Foundation 
Bangladesh, Darbar-e-Ishapuri in Fatikchhari, Maijbhandari Gousia Haq 
Committee, Islamic Front Bangladesh Chattogram city unit, Darul Arkam 
Academy, Baitush Sharaf Complex, and Uttar Kattali Amanat Ullah Shah Para 
Eid-e-Miladunnabi Udjapon Parishad, organised separate Doa and Zikir Mahfils, 
discussions to mark the day.