Bangladesh to celebrate Janmashtami tomorrow

Janmashtami, one of the major festivals of the Hindu community, will be celebrated across the country tomorrow with due religious fervor and gaiety.

It is usually observed on the eighth day (ashtami) of the Krishna Paksha in the month of Shraban or Bhadra. The day of Janmashtami is a public holiday in Bangladesh.

In separate messages, President Md Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina greeted the members of the Hindu community on the occasion of Janmashtami and wished all success of the programmes.

International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKON) has also taken programmes at Swamibagh Asram here marking the festival.

Besides, Swami Bholanandagiri Asram, Prabhu Jagadbandhu Mahaprakash Math, Radhamadhab Jio Deb Bigraha Temple, Baradeshwari Kalimata Temple and Crematorium, Radha Gobinda Jio Temple, Shib Temple, Ramseeta Temple and Madhab Gourio Math and different other temples and religious organizations will arrange different programmes in the capital marking the festival.

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