Thousands of people gathered in Chittagong on Wednesday to participate in the 55th historic Milad-un-Nabi procession [1].
The event represents a significant annual religious observance in Bangladesh, blending the commemoration of the Prophet Muhammad’s birthday with the celebration of Eid.
The procession began around 9:30 a.m. [3] near the Al-Mughir Khanqah, which is located adjacent to the Jamia Ahmadiya Sunni Kamal Madrasa [4]. From this starting point, the participants moved in a large column along the city's main roads [4].
Reports indicate that a lakh of people, numbering in the hundreds of thousands, took part in the gathering [1]. The participants walked through the urban center to mark the holy occasion [2].
This year's event marked the 55th iteration of the historic jashon [1]. The procession is a central feature of the local religious calendar, drawing participants from across the region to the streets of Chittagong [5].
“Thousands of people gathered in Chittagong on Wednesday to participate in the 55th historic Milad-un-Nabi procession”
The scale of the 55th Milad-un-Nabi procession underscores the enduring influence of traditional religious gatherings in Chittagong. By coinciding with Eid, the event amplifies the visibility of the Sunni community's public expressions of faith and the historical continuity of the jashon tradition in Bangladesh.
