RAJSHAHI, July 17, 2024 (BSS) - The holy Ashura, commemorating the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hossain Ibn Ali (RA), the grandson of Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him), was observed in the city today with due religious fervor.

Today is the 10th day of the month of Muharram in the Hijri calendar 1446. This day is well-known as the "Holy Ashura".

Different religious organisations, including Islamic Foundation and Bangladesh Ahle Hadith Bayte Foundation, observed the day through various programmes.

The Shia community people brought out a peaceful procession in the city area to mark the day.

Other programmes of the day included Quran Khwani, Milad Mahfil and fasting.

Islamic Foundation organised a discussion on 'Importance of Holy Ashura in Preserving Peace and Order in Society' at Hatemkha Jame Mosque.

Hundreds of musallis after Johr prayers offered special munajats seeking divine blessings and eternal peace of departed souls particularly their near and dear ones, continued peace, progress, and prosperity of the country and as well as greater welfare of the Muslim Ummah.

Law enforcing agencies, particularly Rajshahi Metropolitan Police and Rapid Action Battalion, adopted tight security measures to mark the day. Rajshahi City Corporation arranged lighting in all graveyards on the occasion.