Dhaka February 28, 2026, 4:12 pm
2,500 more pilgrims expected to arrive on Tuesday; total 85,000 to arrive by 12 July
Of these, 47,05,106 were cows and buffaloes, 44,30,668 goats and sheep, and 960 belonged to other categories
Saudi Arabia releases 25-year Hajj calendar
Muslims across the country offer prayers in congregations and sacrifice animals in the name of Almighty Allah
At 9am, Mufti Abul Khayer Mohammad Saifullah conducted the Eid prayer that started following the custom of opening blank fire
Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus offered prayers at the Eid congregation
In a message on the eve of the day, he hoped that the holy Eid-ul-Azha will bring welfare for all with the emergence of the spirit of sacrifice among all
Main congregation will be held at 7:30am on Saturday at the National Eidgah grounds within the Supreme Court premises
হাইকোর্ট প্রাঙ্গণে জাতীয় ঈদগাহে ঈদুল আযহার নামায অনুষ্ঠিত হবে
The announcement came on Wednesday evening following a meeting of the National Moon Sighting Committee
Eid-ul-Azha is celebrated throughout the Muslim world as a commemoration of Prophet Ibrahim’s willingness to sacrifice everything for God.
The approval came at the meeting of the Ecnec held at the NEC auditorium, with Chief Adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus in the chair on Saturday
A comprehensive implementation plan has been meticulously prepared
The upcoming Hajj, scheduled for early June, will be the last to occur during the intense summer heat for the next 16 years
Buddha Purnima, the biggest religious festival of the Buddhist community, will be celebrated across the country on Sunday
Heavy penalties for facilitating, giving shelter or transporting visit visa holders
A total of five direct flights will be operated from Sylhet, accommodating 2,095 pilgrims to help make their travel smoother
The flight, SV-3803, carrying 398 pilgrims took off from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport at 2:20am on Monday night
The Argentine pope, who reigned for 12 years, died at the age of 88 on Monday after suffering a stroke
Late Pope Francis was the big admirer of the Prof Yunus’ work for the marginalised people across the globe
