President, PM pay tributes to Hazrat Imam Hossain

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BSS, Dhaka :
President M Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Friday issued separate messages on the eve of holy Ashura, paying deep respects to Hazrat Imam Hossain (RA) and other martyrs of Karbala.
Prophet Hazrat Muhammad’s(PBUH) grandson Hazrat Imam Hossain, his family and a host of his followers embraced martyrdom at Karbala on the 10th Muharram of Hijri 61 in a battle to establish truth and justice.
In his message, the President said the supreme sacrifice of Hazrat Imam Hossain (RA) and his companions in Karbala for upholding the ideals of Islam, the religion of peace and tranquility, is remaining as a glorious event in the history.
He said the eternal message of Ashura inspires us to be vocal against any injustice and repression and walk on the path of truth and justice.
The President called upon the Muslim Ummah to build an equitable and just society imbued with the message of the holy Ashura.
He wished unity, solidarity and continued progress of the Muslim Ummah.
In her message, the Prime Minister urged all to be imbued with the teachings of holy Ashura to establish truth and justice in all spheres to combat all kinds of injustice in the national life.
She said the sacrifice of Hazrat Imam Hossain (RA) and his companions to establish peace and justice in society is a glaring and emulating example for the Muslim Ummah across the world.
The day of Ashura is significant in human history, she said adding that this day is very sacred to the Muslims across the world.
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