The New Nation - Internet Edition

BSS, Dhaka

The holy Ashura will be observed on January 20 (Sunday) across the country as Muharram, the first month of Hizri year 1429 begins January 11 (Friday).

The decision was taken at a meeting of national moon sighting Committee at Islamic Foundation conference room in the city yesterday evening. Religious Affairs Secretary Muhammad Ataur Rahman presided over the meeting, said a press release.

The meeting reviewed information received from divisional and district levels and from the Met office, and decided that the moon of lunar month of Muharram was not seen anywhere in the country yesterday.

Therefore, the month of Muharram will begin on January 11 and the holy Ashura will be observed on the 10th of Muharram (January 20).

Others who attended the meeting included Islamic Foundation Director General M Fazlur Rahman and Pesh Imam of National Mosque Baitul Mukarran Mufti Muhammad Nuruddin.