President Md. Abdul Hamid on Monday (Aug 15) hosted a Milad and Doa mahfil at Durbar Hall of Bangabhaban after Magrib prayers marking the National Mourning Day and the 47th martyrdom anniversary of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
A special munajat was offered seeking eternal peace of the departed souls of Bangabandhu and other family members, who faced martyrdom on the fateful night of Aug 15 in 1975. Doa was offered seeking peace and prosperity of Bangladesh and the world as well as Muslim Ummah.
The head of the state attended doa mahfil following health guidelines and maintaining social distancing.
Family members of the President, secretaries concerned, civil and military officials and employees of the presidential palace also attended the Milad Mehfil and Munajat.
Bangabhaban Jame Masjid Pesh Imam Maulana Muhammad Saiful Kabir conducted the Munajat, local media reported.