Bismillah ceremony
Bismillah ceremony, also known as Bismillahkhani,"), the beginning words in the Qur'an.
The ceremony
It is held for both boys and girls between the age 4 and 5, sometimes when the child turns four years, four months and four days. The child is dressed in a traditional dress and jewelry and is made to recite the opening phrase of the Qur'ran, Bism illāh ir-raḥmān ir-raḥīm (In the name of Allah, the Compassionate, the Merciful) (786).[3]
It is traditionally a grand evening affair with family and friends. Lavish food is served for dinner and guests exchange hugs and gifts.
See also
- Religious initiation rites
- Islam in South Asia
- Islam in Bangladesh
- Bengali Muslims
- Bishwa Ijtema
- Haal Khata
- Pohela Boishakh
- Shakrain
- Nouka Baich
- Mezban
- Furir Bari Iftari
- Jari gan
- Lathi Khela
- Sholakia
- Gor-E-Shahid Eidgah Maidan
- Dhanmondi Shahi Eidgah
References
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- ^ "Life & Death". Archived from the original on 5 May 2012. Retrieved 28 January 2012.