Friday, April 24th, 2026

Bakra-Eid being observed today



KATHMANDU: Bakra-Eid, the second biggest festival of the Muslim community is being observed today. The festival is observed on the 70th day of Eid-ul-fitr or Ramadan.

On this day, the Muslims visit the nearest mosque after a morning bath and attend a mass prayer to read the Namaj.

After completing the reading of the Namaj, they exchange greetings by hugging one another.

However, the Muslims have been urged this year to celebrate the festival with caution in wake of the Coronavirus pandemic.

The Muslim Commission issued a statement on Friday urging all to stay home to celebrate the festival.

Publish Date : 01 August 2020 11:20 AM

CPN-UML objects to forceful eviction of squatter settlements

KATHMANDU: The UML has expressed serious concern over the government’s

Nabil Bank denies claims of customer data leak

KATHMANDU: Nabil Bank has rejected allegations that it breached customer

Gyanendra Shah arrives in Pokhara, welcomed by supporters

POKHARA: Former King Gyanendra Shah arrived in Pokhara on Friday,

Acting Chair of Squatters’ Front Pariyar arrested

KATHMANDU: Police have arrested Narayan Pariyar, acting Chairperson of the

Ain Mahar appointed UML Chief Whip

KATHMANDU: Ain Mahar has been appointed as the Chief Whip