The holy Eid-e-Miladunnabi, the birth and demise anniversary of Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him), is being marked today (September 28) amid massive religious festivity and fervour.

On this day in 570, the 12th of Rabiul Awal of the Hijri calendar, Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was born in Makkah of Saudi Arabia with divine blessings and messages of peace for mankind. He also passed away on the same day.

President Mohammed Shahabuddin and Chief Adviser to the interim government Prof Dr Muhammad Yunus issued separate messages greeting the people of Bangladesh and the Muslims across the world on the eve of the day.
 
Marking the day, Bangladesh Television (BTV) and Bangladesh Betar are broadcasting special programmes and different national dailies published supplementary highlighting the importance of the day.

The day is a public holiday.

BDST: 0942 HRS, SEPT 16, 2024
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