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DHAKA, Sept 6, 2025 (BSS) - The holy Eid-e-Miladunnabi, marking the birth and demise anniversary of Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH), was observed across the country today with due religious solemnity and state honour.

On the 12th of Rabiul Awal in 570 Hijri, Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was born in Mecca, bringing divine blessings and a message of peace for mankind. He also passed away on the same day in 632 Hijri. 

The government declared a general holiday on the occasion, while special prayers, discussions, and cultural programmes highlighting the life and teachings of the Prophet (PBUH) were held at mosques, Islamic institutions and various organizations across the country.

Chief Adviser Prof Dr Muhammad Yunus extended greetings to the people of Bangladesh and Muslims worldwide, calling for peace, unity, and devotion to the Prophet's ideals.

Bangladesh Television and Bangladesh Betar aired special programmes while national dailies published supplements highlighting the significance of the day.

The Islamic Foundation led nationwide observances, including Quran recitations, rendering Hamd-Na'at, poetry sessions, seminars, and competitions. 

A four-day seminar on the life and works of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was arranged at Baitul Mukarram National Mosque while a month-long Islamic Book Fair will begin next week with participation from publishers at home and abroad.

The book Fair will be held in the eastern and southern courtyards of the National Mosque with around 200 stalls. 

Book publishers from Egypt, Turkey, Pakistan, and Lebanon will participate, and the fair will continue daily from 10.00am to 8.00pm.

The Islamic Foundation (IF) has been tasked with organising various religious and cultural events, including Qiraat (Quran recitation), Hamd-Na'at (praise of the Prophet), poetry recitations and a Khutba writing competition in Arabic. 

Under the IF initiative, a range of programmes have been scheduled nationwide, including at the Baitul Mukarram National Mosque.

In a joint initiative with Bangladesh Betar, a four-day seminar on the life and works of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) is being held at the Baitul Mukarram Auditorium. 

To mark the occasion, a Seerat memorial featuring writings by prominent scholars, Islamic writers, poets and researchers was published. 

An Islamic Cultural Competition has been organized for students of schools, colleges, Aliya and Qawmi Madrasas, and government and private universities in Dhaka. 

Students will compete in seven subjects in three groups. The competition will take place at the Islamic Foundation Agargaon office on September 15-16, as award giving ceremony will take place on September 18.

Special sessions of Qiraat Mahfil, Hamd-Na'at, and poetry recitations in honor of the Prophet (PBUH) will be held on September 11 and 17 after Maghrib prayers, and on September 18 after Asr prayers. The IF will also publish commemorative souvenirs and organize seminars during the occasion.

Similar programmes, including ‘Waz Mahfil’ and Islamic cultural competitions, will be held at all divisional and district offices of the Islamic Foundation, 56 Islamic missions and eight Imam Training Academies across the country.

For children, the Bangladesh Shishu Academy will organize Hamd-Na'at performances, essay competitions, and discussion sessions.

Additionally, improved diets were served in military and civilian hospitals, prisons, Shishu Sadan, old-age homes, and orphanages nationwide.

The day was observed with due reverence at Bangladesh's embassies and missions abroad, ensuring a global commemoration of this sacred event.

Special food was distributed in hospitals, prisons, orphanages, and shelter homes, while Bangladesh Shishu Academy arranged programmes for children. The day was observed at Bangladesh's embassies and missions abroad.

The government took extensive security measures to ensure peaceful observance of the day. Law enforcement agencies were instructed to maintain strict vigilance, with special attention to large gatherings in major cities including Dhaka, Chattogram, Sylhet, Khulna, and Rajshahi.