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DHAKA, Aug 26, 2026 (BSS) - The holy Eid-e-Miladunnabi, commemorating the birth and death anniversary of Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH) was observed across the country today with due religious solemnity.

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

The day was a public holiday. 

The government took extensive national-level programmes to mark the day.

On the occasion, President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir and Prime Minister Tarique Rahman issued separate messages greeting Muslims across the world. 

Besides, the president inaugurated the Islamic Foundation's fortnight programme titled 'Siratunnabi (PBUH) Programme' at the Baitul Mukarram National Mosque here on August 25.

According to the government's national programme, the national flag was hoisted at all government, semi-government, autonomous institutions, private establishments and armed forces installations.

Special prayers were offered at mosques across the country, including the Bangladesh Secretariat Mosque.

Bangladesh missions abroad also observed the day with due respect. 

Relevant ministries and departments took special measures to maintain peace and law and order during the observance.

The Islamic Foundation has chalked out several progammes from August 25 to September 8.

The events include Islamic sermons, seminars and discussions, alongside competitions in qirat, hamd-naat, recitation of self-composed poems and Arabic essay writing.

The foundation also hosted an Islamic cultural competition with participation of school, college, university and madrasah students, calligraphy exhibition and month-long Islamic book fair and published Sirat souvenirs and supplementary materials. 

The fair was organized in the east and south courtyards of the National Mosque Baitul Mukarram.

According to the Islamic Foundation, renowned Islamic scholars of the country will deliver sermons every day from after Maghrib to 10:00pm during the fortnight programme.

In honor of the Prophet (PBUH), the Islamic Foundation and Bangladesh Betar jointly hosted a seminar while Bangladesh Betar broadcast a poetry recitation event.

Divisional, district and upazila administrations, city corporations, municipalities and the armed forces organised discussions and doa mahfils in their respective jurisdictions.

Bangladesh Television, Bangladesh Betar and other electronic media broadcast special programmes while newspapers published supplements on the occasion.

All the relevant organisations organised discussions, doa mahfils, hamd-naat, poetry recitations, cultural and quiz competitions focusing on the life and teachings of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and on Islam's message of peace, progress, fraternity, patience, human rights and women's dignity.

Bangladesh Shishu Academy arranged special programmes for children, including hamd-naat, discussions and essay competitions.

Important road islands, light posts and major city points were decorated with national and colorful flags, along with banners inscribed with the Kalima Tayyiba to mark the day.

Improved diets were served at all military and civil hospitals, prisons, government orphanages, child development centers, and old-age homes.