Religion

Eid-ul-Azha on 27 May, says Qatar Calendar House

The Qatar Calendar House announced that 18 May will be the first day of Dhu Al Hijjah for the year 1447 AH, and that 27 May will be the first

Saudi Arabia welcomes first pilgrim groups to Makkah and Madinah

The Ministry of Tourism welcomed the first groups of pilgrims arriving in Makkah and Madinah, organising reception events reflecting Saudi hospitality and the Kingdom’s commitment to serving pilgrims. Reception ceremonies

First hajj flight from Bangladesh reaches Saudi Arabia

The first Hajj flight from Bangladesh with 419 pilgrims has reached Saudi Arabia. A Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight landed at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah at 4:20am (local time).

Hajj flights from Ctg to begin 19 April

Hajj flights from Chattogram will begin on 19 April this year, with a total of 16 scheduled flights – one fewer than the 17 operated last year. All flights will

Hajj flights to begin on April 18: minister

Hajj flights for 2026 are scheduled to begin on April 18, announced religious affairs minister Kazi Shah Mofazzal Hossain Kaikobad on Tuesday. The announcement was made during the first session

Minimum Fitra fixed at Tk110 per person

The government has fixed the minimum Fitra at Tk110 per person while the maximum Fitra at Tk2,805. The decision was taken at a meeting of the National Fitra Determination Committee

DMP bans fireworks, lanterns marking Shab-e-Barat

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has imposed a temporary ban on fireworks, lanterns and explosives in the capital to ensure peaceful observance of the holy Shab-e-Barat. According to a notice

Ramadan 2026 likely to begin on 19 February in UAE, astronomers say

Most countries will observe the crescent of Ramadan on Tuesday, 17 February. However, based on internationally recognised sighting criteria and astronomical calculations, the moon marking the beginning of Ramadan 1447