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Bangladesh Jamat ul-Bida Date: August 27Bangladesh celebrates Jamat ul-Bida as a public holiday. In Islamic traditions, any Friday of any week is a source of bountiful blessings, infinite mercy, forgiveness and salvation for the believers. Jamat ul-Bida popularly known as ‘Jummat’al-Wida’, is an expression of good wishes of the Noble Qur’an. It is the indication of majesty, distinction and eminence for the faithful.
Ascension of the Prophet
Ascension of the Prophet Date: June 16Ascension of the Prophet is observed by Muslims throughout the world. Lailat-ul-Miraj, means the night of the Ascent, the night when the Prophet Mohammad was spiritually transported to heaven. This falls on the 27th day of Rabaj in the Muslim lunar calendar.
Bangladesh Marks Independence Day
Independence Day of Bangladesh: March 26Independence Day is a public holiday in Bangladesh. Bangladesh commemorates its independence from Pakistan every year on the 26th of March. The linguistic barrier and widespread and long term economic seclusion of the region from Pakistan led to the establishment of a new republic which is currently known as the People’s Republic of Bangladesh. The war of independence leading to the creation of a free Bengali state took place on March 26, 1971.
Shaheed Day is Celebrated in Bangladesh
Shaheed Day: February 21Shaheed Day is celebrated as a public holiday in Bangladesh Shaheed Day is observed as a National Mourning Day for Bangladesh which is held in memory of the students of Dhaka University who were killed on their battle to protect Bangla as their National language. It is also known to the citizens as Martyrs’ Day and it is one of the most solemnly celebrated holidays in Bangladesh.
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