Dhaka: The holy Eid-e-Miladunnabi, commemorating the birth and death anniversary of Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH), will be observed across the country on September 6 with due religious dignity and solemnity. On this occasion, a series of events have been organized across the country, including at the Baitul Mukarram National Mosque, under the initiative of the Islamic Foundation (IF).
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the opening ceremony of the event will be held tomorrow after Maghrib prayers at the East Sahan of the Baitul Mukarram National Mosque. Secretary of the Ministry of Religious Affairs AKM Aftab Hossain Pramanik will inaugurate the program as the chief guest. Maulana Syed Mohammad Mosaddek Billah Al Madani, Governor of the IF Board of Governors, Maulana Shah Md. Nesarul Haque, and Dr. Maulana Khalilur Rahman Madani will be present as special guests, while IF Director General A Salam Khan will preside over it.
A 15-day long Waz Mahfil will take place at the East Sahan of Baitul Mukarram National Mosque after Maghrib prayers from September 5 to September 19, featuring speeches from renowned scholars. Additionally, a 4-day seminar on the life and works of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) will be held in collaboration with Bangladesh Betar at the Baitul Mukarram Auditorium. This seminar will later be broadcasted on Bangladesh Betar Dhaka Center's 'K' channel and FM 106 from 10:05 pm to 10:40 pm.
In observance of the holy Eid-e-Miladunnabi, a Seerat memorial showcasing writings by renowned scholars, Islamic scholars, writers, poets, and researchers has been published. Furthermore, a month-long Islamic Book Fair has been organized in the eastern and southern courtyards of the National Mosque, featuring participation from book publisher companies from Egypt, Turkey, Pakistan, and Lebanon. The fair, significantly larger in scale this time, will offer space for approximately 200 stalls and will run from September 13, operating daily from 10 am to 8 pm.
An Islamic Cultural Competition for students of schools, colleges, Aliya and Qawmi Madrasas, and government as well as private universities in Dhaka city has also been organized. The students will compete in three groups across seven subjects at the Islamic Foundation Agargaon office on September 15-16, with prizes awarded to winners on September 18.
Additional events include a Qiraat Mahfil, Hamd-Na'at, and poetry recitation sessions in honor of the Prophet (PBUH) on September 11 after Maghrib, September 17 after Maghrib, and September 18 after Asr prayers. Various programs will also be organized in all the divisional and district offices of the Islamic Foundation, 56 Islamic missions, and 8 Imam Training Academies, featuring Waj Mahfil and Islamic Cultural Competitions related to the life and work of the Holy Prophet (PBUH).