Dhaka: The holy Ashura, marking the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussein (RA), the grandson of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) during the Battle of Karbala, will be observed in the country on July 6. This announcement follows the sighting of the moon, indicating the start of the month of Muharram for the 1447 Hijri year.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the Islamic Foundation released a press statement confirming that the month of Muharram will commence tomorrow. As a result, the holy Ashura will be observed on July 6. The decision was finalized during a meeting of the National Moon Sighting Committee, held at the Islamic Foundation conference room in the Baitul Mukarram National Mosque.
The meeting was chaired by Dr. A F M Khalid Hossain, the Religious Affairs Adviser, who led the discussions to determine the date for this significant observance. The holy Ashura holds immense religious importance, commemorating a pivotal event in Islamic history.