The holy Akheri Chahar Shamba will be observed across Bangladesh on August 12 as the moon of the holy month of Safar for the 1448 Hijri was sighted in the country's skies today, the National Moon Sighting Committee announced. With the sighting of the Safar moon, the month of Safar will begin tomorrow, July 16, according to an Islamic Foundation press release. The decision was taken at a meeting of the National Moon Sighting Committee held at the conference room of the IF at Baitul Mukarram in the capital. Religious Affairs Secretary Munshi Alauddin Al Azad chaired the meeting. The committee reached the decision after reviewing reports on the sighting of the Safar moon received from all Deputy Commissioners' offices, the Islamic Foundation's headquarters and its divisional and district offices, the Bangladesh Meteorological Department and the Bangladesh Space Research and Remote Sensing Organization (SPARRSO).
Significance of Akheri Chahar Shamba
Akheri Chahar Shamba is observed to mark the recovery of Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH) from prolonged illness. The day holds significant religious importance for Muslims and is celebrated with prayers, gatherings, and acts of charity.
Preparations for the Observance
With the announcement of the date, preparations are underway across the country. Mosques and religious institutions are gearing up for special prayers and events. Communities are organizing various activities to commemorate the occasion.
