Eid-e-Miladunnabi being observed across Bangladesh

The holy Eid-e-Miladunnabi, marking the anniversary of the birth and demise of Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH), is being observed across the country on Monday with due religious solemnity.

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.

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. 

Marking the day, Bangladesh Television (BTV) and Bangladesh Betar are broadcasting special programmes and different national dailies were published supplementary highlighting the importance of the day.

The day is a public holiday.