Religion

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

Saudi Arabia signs agreement with Iran on upcoming Hajj season

Shawdesh Desk: Saudi Arabia and Iran signed on Monday an agreement regarding arrangements for the next Hajj season of 1441 AH, after talks between the two sides. The Saudi Press

Hajj management to be improved further in 2020: State Minister

Shawdesh Desk: State Minister for Religious Affairs Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah on Thursday said Hajj management will be improved further in 2020. “The Hajj management will be improved further in 2020

Eid-E-Milad-Un-Nabi: Know date, history, importance

Shawdesh Desk: Milad-un-Nabi or Eid-e-Milad is the day when Muslims across the world observe the birthday of Prophet Mohammad. It is believed that the Prophet was born in Mecca on