Eid-e-Miladunnabi today

The country is set to celebrate the holy Eid-e- Miladunnabi today, marking the anniversary of the emergence of Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him) amid massive religious festivity and fervor.
President Md Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina issued separate statements greeting the countrymen and the Muslims across the globe on this occasion and seeking eternal blessings for the people's welfare alongside peace and harmony in the country and elsewhere in the globe.
Besides, opposition leader in Parliament Begum Raushan Ershad, in a message, also greeted the countrymen on the occasion. The day is a public holiday. Like previous years, different social, cultural, religious, spiritual and political organisations and different state-run organisations including the Islamic Foundation (IF) have chalked out elaborate programmes to mark the day. A doa mahfil will be held in the Bangabhaban at 1.30pm today to be joined by government leaders, religious scholars and distinguished citizens.
Religious Affairs Minister Principal Matiur    
Rahman yesterday inaugurated a 15- day programme coinciding with the Eid-e-Miladunnabi at the Baitul Mukarram National Mosque under the auspices of Islamic Foundation.
The fortnight programme includes delivery of religious sermons, seminars, exhibition of Islamic calligraphy and posters based on life of the Prophet, book fair, Islamic cultural competition and recitation of poetries on him. The Institute of Hazrat Mohammad (SAW), a research think tank working with persons with disability, is organizing an essay competition a city hotel today to showcase the talents of the visually impaired students.
Dhaka University also will hold a discussion, and doa mahfil today on the occasion of the holy Eid-e-Miladunnabi today.
The authorities concerned have ordered to strengthen nationwide security vigil to avert any untoward incident.
Tight security arrangements have been made across the country to ensure a peaceful celebration of the Eid-e-Miladunnabi.