PM hosts iftar for FFs, orphans, alems

Risingbd Desk: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina hosted an iftar for war-wounded freedom fighters (FFs), orphans, physically-challenged children and alem-ulema (Islamic clerics) at her Ganobhaban residence here on Monday.

The Prime Minister went round different tables set for the guests, exchanged pleasantries with them and enquired about their well-being.

Eminent alems and ulema of the country's different mosques and madrasas joined the iftar.

Before the iftar, a special munajat was offered seeking continued peace, progress and prosperity of the nation.

Senior Pesh Imam of Baitul Mukarram National Mosque Maulana Mijanur Rahman conducted the munajat.

Prayers were also offered seeking eternal peace of the departed souls of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, Bangamata Fazilatunnesa Mujib and other martyrs of the August 15, 1975.

Source: BSS


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