DHAKA: The holy Ashura, marking the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hossain (RA), grandson of Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH), is being observed Friday across the country with due religious solemnity.

Entrapped by Yazid’s forces, on this day, 10th Muharram, in the Hijri year 61, Hazrat Imam Hossain (RA), his family members and close relations embraced martyrdom in Karbala to uphold the spirit of Islam and the teachings of the Great Prophet.

President M Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina issued separate messages on the occasions paying deep respects to Hazrat Imam Hossain (RA) and other martyrs of Karbala.

In his message, the President said the supreme sacrifice of Hazrat Imam Hossain (RA) and his companions in Karbala for upholding the ideals of Islam, the religion of peace and tranquility, is remaining as a glorious event of the history.

He said, “The eternal message of Ashura inspires us to be vocal against any injustice and repression and walk on the path of truth and justice.”

In her message, the Prime Minister urged all to be imbued with the teachings of holy Ashura to establish truth and justice in all spheres of lives to combat all kinds of injustice in the national life.

She said the sacrifice of Hazrat Imam Hossain (RA) and his companions to establish peace and justice in society is a glaring and emulating example for the Muslim Ummah across the world.

Different religious organizations have chalked out various programmes to observe the day in a befitting manner.

Bangladesh Betar, Bangladesh Television and private TV channels will air special programmes while newspapers publish supplements highlighting the significance of the day.

BDST: 1100 HRS, NOV 15, 2013
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