Miladunnabi today ---

The holy Eid-e-Miladunnabi, marking the anniversary of the birth and demise of Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (SM), will be observed across the country today with due religious solemnity, reports BSS.

On this day in 570, the 12th of Rabiul Awal of the Hijri calendar, Prophet Muhammad (SM) was born in Makkah of Saudi Arabia with divine blessings and messages of peace for mankind. He also passed away on the same day.

The day is a public holiday.

On the occasion of the holy Eid-e-Miladunnabi, Islamic Foundation has organized four-night colorful programmes.

State Minister for Religious Affairs Md Faridul Haque Khan inaugurated it as the chief guest Thursday at Baitul Mukarram National Mosque, an official release said here.

Prior to this, the minister also inaugurated the month-long Islamic book fair in the south chattar of Baitul Mukarram National Mosque after Asr prayers.