Miladunnabi today

The holy Eid-e-Miladunnabi, commemorating the birth and demise of Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (SM), will be observed across the country today with due religious reverence.

The government has taken up elaborate programmes to mark the day.

The programmes were finalised at an inter-ministerial meeting with Religious Affairs Adviser AFM Khalid Hossain in the chair.

Meanwhile, President Mohammed Shahabuddin and Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus issued separate messages yesterday, greeting the people of Bangladesh and Muslims around the world on the eve of Miladunnabi.

The national flag will be hoisted atop all government, semi-government, autonomous offices, and private buildings.

As in previous years, the government will decorate important roads and key locations in the capital with national and colourful flags and banners inscribed with the Kalima Tayyiba.

The Islamic Foundation has been instructed to organise various religious and cultural programmes, including Qirat, Naat recitations, poetry readings, cultural competitions, and an Arabic Khutba writing contest.

The foundation will also release a commemorative publication and arrange seminars.

Starting from the 12th Rabiul Awwal, the foundation will host a two-week-long Islamic book fair on the southern premises of the Baitul Mukarram National Mosque.

Bangladesh Television, Bangladesh Betar, and other electronic media outlets will air special programmes, while newspapers will publish special supplements marking the day.

Universities and all educational, cultural and religious institutions, along with the offices of the Waqf Administrator, Islamic Foundation, and Hajj offices in Dhaka and Jeddah, have been directed to organise discussions, prayers and milad, Naat recitations, and quiz competitions.

These programmes will focus on the life and teachings of Prophet Muhammad (PUBH), including Islam's messages of peace, progress, tolerance, global brotherhood, human rights, and women's dignity.

Bangladesh's embassies and missions abroad will also observe the day with due solemnity.

Security Measures

The government has made extensive arrangements across Bangladesh to ensure the peaceful observance of the day, reports BSS.

Security measures focus on smooth and safe congregations and processions, especially in major cities like Dhaka, Chattogram, Sylhet, Khulna, and Rajshahi.

Home Adviser Lt Gen (retd) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury has directed the law enforcement agencies to remain on high alert and ensure tight security at mosques and other religious sites expecting large gatherings.