Religion

Hajj registration deadline extended till March 30

Shawdesh desk: The government has extended the deadline for Hajj registration till March 30 at the special request of pilgrims. The Ministry of Religious Affairs issued a notice on Monday

Hajj registration ends today as half of quota remains unfulfilled for high cost

Shawdesh Desk: Despite the government extending the registration deadline twice, more than half of Bangladesh’s quota for Hajj pilgrims remains unfilled due to a poor response from devotees. Under the

Registration time for hajj pilgrims extended for 7 days

Shawdesh desk: Seven more days have been granted for registration of hajj pilgrims this year. The decision was unveiled at a press release issued by Ministry of Religious Affairs on

Islamic Foundation publishes timetable of Iftar and Sehri

Shawdesh Desk: The Holy month of Ramadan of Muslims will begin on March 23 or 24 subject to moon sighting. Meanwhile, the Islamic Foundation on Monday (February 27) published the

Ministry of Religious Affairs issues new guidelines for Hajj pilgrims

Shawdesh desk: The Ministry of Religious Affairs has said that Hajj pilgrims do not need to submit their passports to the Hajj office to apply for a visa through the

Muslims to observe Shab-e-Meraj tonight

Shawdesh dEsk: The holy Shab-e-Meraj will be observed on Saturday night with due religious fervour. Muslim devotees will offer special prayers at mosques and homes across the country seeking blessings

Bangladesh government fixes hajj cost at Tk 6,83,018

Shawdesh desk: The government has fixed Tk 6,83,018 as the cost for each pilgrim to perform hajj this year. The decision was taken at a meeting of the executive committee on

Saraswati Puja today

Shawdesh desk: The Hindu community is celebrating Saraswati Puja, worshiping the Goddess of knowledge, music, art and culture, across the country tomorrow amid much enthusiasm, festivity and religious fervor. President