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Janmashtami being celebrated

Aminul || risingbd.com

Published: 02:28, 5 September 2015   Update: 15:18, 26 July 2020
Janmashtami being celebrated

Desk Report: The country`s Hindu community is celebrating Janmashtami today (Sept 5) to mark the birth of Lord Krishna.


The day is a public holiday.


Different socio-cultural and religious organisations, including Bangladesh Puja Udjapan Parishad and Mohanagar Sarbajanin Puja Committee, have chalked out elaborate programmes to celebrate the day.


The programmes include puja, Geeta Jagna, Kirtan, discussions and peace processions. The traditional Janmashtami procession will be brought out from Dhakeswari Temple.


Similar programmes will be organised across the country.


President Abdul Hamid will host a reception for eminent Hindu citizens at Bangabhaban at 11:00am.


Meanwhile, President Abdul Hamid, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia have issued messages on the occasion.


risingbd/Sept 05, 2015/Aminul

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