Holy Ashura to be observed on July 29

The holy Ashura, commemorating the martyrdom of Prophet Hazrat Muhammad's (PBUH) grandson Hazrat Imam Hossain Ibn Ali (RA), will be observed in the country on July 29 as the Muharram moon was not sighted in the sky on Tuesday.

The decision was taken in the meeting of the National Moon Sighting Committee at the Islamic Foundation's conference room at Baitul Mukarram National Mosque in Dhaka today.

State Minister for Religious Affairs Md Faridul Haque Khan MP presided over the meeting.

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