Holy Ashura to be observed Aug 9

The holy Ashura will be observed across the country on August 9, as the moon for the month of Muharram was not sighted anywhere in Bangladesh on Friday (July 29).

The announcement came after a meeting of the National Moon Sighting Committee at the Islamic Foundation conference room of the Baitul Mukkaram Mosque.

Md Abdul Awal Howlader, Additional Secretary to Religious Affairs Ministry, presided over the meeting.

Ashura is observed on the 10th of Muharram to commemorate the Karbala tragedy in which Hazrat Imam Hossain (RA), grandson of Prophet Muhammad (SM), and his family members and followers embraced martyrdom.