DHAKA: Muslims all over the country are observing the holy Ashura on Tuesday with due religious solemnity, commemorating the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hossain (RA), grandson of Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH).

On this day, 10th Muharram in the Hijri year 61, Hazrat Imam Hossain (RA), along with his family members and close relatives, were entrapped by Yazid’s forces and later embraced martyrdom in Karbala after battling for long hours.

About 1332 years ago, Imam Hossain (RA) had to make supreme sacrifice to uphold the spirit of Islam and the teachings of Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH).

Besides, this day is very important day in human history and has been observed as a major sacred day by Muslims for reasons obvious which were mentioned briefly in the holy Quarn as well as elaborately in the Hadith.

Muslims believe that Allah has created the Earth on this day and the ‘Qiamat Day (The Day of Justice)’ will happen on this date.

Prophet Hazrat Ibrahim (AS) got relief from the ‘Fire-Den’ of Nomrud (who declared himself as the creator of the world) and Prophet Hazrat Yunus (AS) was also released from the grab of a big fish by the grace of the Creator.

The day is a symbol of sacrifice to uphold the spirit of truth and justice in the eye of Islam. It is public holiday.

President M Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina issued separate messages on the occasions paying respects to Hazrat Imam Hossain (RA) and other martyrs of Karbala.

Different religious organizations have chalked out various programmes to observe the day in a befitting manner.

Bangladesh Betar, Bangladesh Television, private TV channels and private radio stations will air special programmes while newspapers and online news portals published special articles highlighting the significance of the day.

BDST: 0946 HRS, NOV 04, 2014