Religion

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

Hajj visa applications to open from 8 February

The Religious Affairs Ministry has announced that applications for Hajj visas for the current year will open on February 8 and continue until March 20. The Religious Affairs Ministry issued

Shab-e-Barat to be observed on Feb 3

Holy Shab-e-Barat will be observed on the night of February 3 as the Shaban moon was not sighted in the country on Monday. As the moon was not sighted the

Govt releases list of 80 vaccination centres for Hajj pilgrims

The Ministry of Religious Affairs has published a list of 80 vaccination centres in the country for Hajj pilgrims to receive required vaccines. The ministry issued a notification in this

Sharadiya Durga Puja begins in Bangladesh

Five-day Sharadiya Durgotsob, the biggest religious festival of the Bangalee Hindu community, began across Bangladesh on Sunday. On Sunday last, the Hindu community members celebrated Mahalaya inviting Goddess Durga to

Custodian of the two holy mosques orders hosting of 1,300 pilgrims from 100 nations for Hajj

Shawdesh Desk: Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has issued a royal directive to host 1,300 male and female pilgrims from 100 countries to

UAE announces expected date of Eid-ul-Azha

Shawdesh Desk: Eid-ul-Azha, one of the most significant festivals in the Islamic calendar, is expected to fall on Friday (6 June 2025), according to astronomical forecasts released by the Emirates Astronomy