Religion

Saudi minister asks Muslims to defer hajj preparations

Saudi Arabia’s hajj minister asked Muslims on Tuesday to temporarily defer preparations for the annual pilgrimage amid uncertainty over the coronavirus pandemic. Earlier this month, Saudi Arabia suspended the year-round

142 Italy returnees quarantined at Ashkona Hajj Camp

Shawdesh desk: A total of 142 Bangladeshi nationals, who returned from Italy, which recorded the highest number of coronavirus cases in Europe, have been quarantined at Ashkona Hajj camp in

‘Hajj flights to begin June 23’

The Hajj flights of this year will begin on June 23, informed State Minister for Religious Affairs Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah on Sunday, according to media report. He came up with

Saudi Arabia suspends entry for Umrah pilgrimage over coronavirus fears

Shawdesh Desk: Saudi Arabia on Thursday suspended visas for pilgrims wishing to visit Mecca over coronavirus fears, the foreign ministry said. The government is “suspending entry to the Kingdom for

Cabinet okays Hajj Package-2020; minimum cost Tk 3.15 lakh

The Cabinet on Monday approved the draft Hajj Package-2020, fixing the minimum cost for an intending pilgrim at Tk 3.15 lakh under package-3 of the government. Pilgrims will have to

Jatiya Party declares candidates for by-polls to 3 constituencies

Shawdesh desk: The Jatiya Party has declared candidates for the by-elections to Dhaka-10, Gaibandha-3 and Bagerhat-4. Chairman of the Jatiya Party declared the candidatures of three aspirants after meeting with

Saraswati Puja observed across Bangladesh

Shawdesh Desk: Saraswati Puja, one of the main religious festivals of the Hindu community, was celebrated across Bangladesh on Thursday amid much enthusiasm, festivity and religious fervour. The festival is

Christmas Day being observed

Shawdesh desK: The Christian community is celebrating the Christmas Day in the country, as elsewhere across the world, today (Wednesday) to commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ. Christmas, the biggest