The nation will observe the holy Eid-e-Miladunnabi, commemorating both the birth and passing of Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (SM), on September 16 with due religious significance.
This decision was finalized in a meeting of the National Moon Sighting Committee, held today at the Islamic Foundation Conference Room, Baitul Mukarram National Mosque. The meeting, chaired by Md Abdul Hamid Jamaddar, Secretary of the Ministry of Religious Affairs, confirmed that the moon of Rabiul Awal 1446 Hijri was sighted in Bangladesh’s sky today, marking the beginning of the holy month on September 5.
Eid-e-Miladunnabi falls on the 12th of Rabiul Awal, a day of immense spiritual significance as it marks both the birth of Prophet Muhammad (SM) in Makkah in 570 AD and his passing. The day will be a public holiday across the country.
