Holy Ashura Today

The holy Ashura, commemorating the martyrdom of Imam Hossain Ibn Ali (RA), a grandson of Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him), will be observed across the country on Friday with due religious solemnity, reports BSS.

Today is the 10th day of the month of Muharram in Hijri calendar. Muslims across the world recall the sacrifice of Imam Hossain (RA) along with his family members and 72 followers, who embraced martyrdom in 680 AD for establishing truth and justice in the fight with soldiers of Yazid at Karbala in Iraq.

President Md Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina issued separate messages on the eve of the holy Ashura, paying deep respect to Imam Hossain (RA) and other martyrs of Karbala.

Police have taken special security measures in the capital marking the occasion. Religious Affairs Ministry has restricted Tazia marches, processions and rallies on the occasion of Ashura.