Holy Ashura observed with due religious fervor
The holy Ashura, commemorating the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hossain Ibn Ali (RA), the grandson of Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (PUH), was observed across the country today with due religious solemnity.
Different religious organisations, including Islamic Foundation, took various programmes to observe the day.
The Shia Muslims brought out a procession known as Tajia procession in the city from Hosenee Dalan of Old Dhaka that paraded different city streets.
In the procession, the Shia Muslims expressed mourning and grief by walking barefooted on the streets.