Holy Ashura, commemorating the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA), will be observed in the country on Friday (September 21).

The decision was taken in the National Moon Sighting Committee meeting held at the conference room of Islamic Foundation's Baitul Mukarram office on Monday (Sept 10).

Holy Ashura is observed on 10th of Muharram in the Hijri year commemorating the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA), grandson of Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (pbuh).

On this day in the Hijri year of 61, Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) along with his family members and 72 followers embraced the martyrdom by Yazid soldiers at the desert of Karbala.

BDST: 1242 HRS, SEP 20, 2018

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