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Publish: 19 Aug 2021, 07:10 pm
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The holy Ashura, commemorating the martyrdom of
Hazrat Imam Hossain Ibn Ali (RA), a grandson of Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (Peace
Be Upon Him), will be observed across the country tomorrow with due religious
solemnity.
Tomorrow is the 10th day of the month of Muharram in
Hijri calendar. Muslims across the world recall the sacrifice of Hazrat 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 on Karbala Maidan in Iraq.
President Md Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh
Hasina today issued separate messages on the eve of the holy Ashura, paying
deep respect to Hazrat Imam Hossain (RA) and other martyrs of Karbala.
In his message, the President said, “The Holy Ashura
is a significant and mourning day for the whole Muslim Ummah.”
On Muharram 10 in Hijri 61, Hazrat Imam Hossain
(RA), grandson of Prophet Hazrat Mohammad (PBUH), his family members and his
companions embraced martyrdom for establishing truth and justice in the fight
with soldiers of Yazid on Karbala Maidan, he added.
Their supreme sacrifice for upholding the ideals of
Islam remains as a glorious event in the history, Hamid said.
He said the tragic incident of Karbala inspires “us
to be vocal against any injustice and repression and lead the life in the path
of truth and beauty.”
"Islam is a religion of peace and harmony. Here
there is no room for confrontation, jealousy and envy," the President
added.
The President hoped that the lesson of Ashura would
act as the source of inspiration for all to spread the light of truth and
beauty in society along with establishing the social and religious values.
The Prime Minister, in her message, said the
sacrifice of Hazrat Imam Hossain (RA) and his companions to establish truth and
justice in society is a glaring and emulating example for the Muslim Ummah
across the world.
“We, however, are observing the Ashura this year in
a crisis period. The coronavirus has paralyzed the whole world. Our government
is taking all necessary steps to face the situation. We continue all sorts of
support to the people,” Sheikh Hasina said.
Allah tests the patience of people when they are in
trouble, the premier said, adding that in this time everyone should come
forward to help each other with patience and tolerance.
She urged all to follow health guidelines and offer
special prayers to the Almighty Allah seeking relief from the lethal virus.
“Let’s build a discrimination-free, happy,
prosperous and peaceful Bangladesh being imbued with the spirit of the holy
Ashura by participating in welfare-oriented works from our respective positions
in establishing truth and justice at the national level,” the Prime Minister
continued.
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.
However, all other necessary religious rituals on
the occasion of holy Ashura can be performed maintaining health protocols, said
a release of the ministry on August 17.
The day is a public holiday.
Bangladesh Betar, Bangladesh Television and private
TV channels will air special programmes while newspapers and online news
portals publish supplements highlighting the significance of the day.
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