The Ashura, commemorating the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Husayn Ibn Ali, the grandson of Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH), was observed across the country on Sunday with due respect and religious solemnity.
Different religious organisations, including Islamic Foundation, took various programmes to observe the day.
The Shia Muslims brought out a procession known as Tajia in the city from Husaini Dalan of Old Dhaka that paraded different city roads.
In the procession, the Shia Muslims expressed mourning and grief by walking barefooted on the streets.
The hundred years old heritage of Tajia procession of Shia Muslim community also includes 鈥楴owha鈥� or recitation of bereavements.
The 10th day of the month of Muharram in the Hijri calendar-1447 is regarded as the day of Karbala, a 鈥榤ourning and heart-breaking event鈥�, which has special religious significance for the Muslim community across the globe.
Muslims across the world recall the sacrifice of Imam Husayn along with his family members and 72 followers, who embraced martyrdom in 680AD in the desert of Karbala on the banks of the Euphrates River in Iraq while fighting for truth and justice against the Yazid forces.
Their self-sacrifice at Karbala to uphold the great ideals of Islam, the religion of peace and harmony, is a shining example in the history of humanity.
Chief adviser Muhammad Yunus on Saturday issued a message paying deep respect to Imam Husayn and other martyrs of Karbala.
The chief adviser, in his message, termed the Ashura as a very mournful, significant and glorious day.
Bangladesh Betar, Bangladesh Television and private TV channels aired special programmes while newspapers and online news portals published supplements highlighting the significance of the day.
On the occasion, special prayers and discussions highlighting the significance of Ashura were held at mosques and other places concerned, including the Baitul Mukarram and the Islamic Foundation in the country.
