Hefazat-e-Islam has claimed that the traditional Hindu religious procession, Mangal Shobhajatra, has been imposed on the nation under the guise of inclusivity during the celebration of Pahela Baishakh. The organization argues that the original Ananda Shobhajatra has been replaced due to foreign influence—particularly from India—and demands that UNESCO reconsiders its recognition. Hefazat urged the Cultural Affairs Ministry’s adviser to formally write to UNESCO to correct what they called a “mistake.” Leaders emphasized their opposition to any idol-centric cultural practices in national celebrations, stating that in a Muslim-majority country, no element contradicting Islamic monotheism should be part of national festivities.
পহেলা বৈশাখ উদযাপনে হিন্দুদের জন্মাষ্টমীর ধর্মাচার মঙ্গল শোভাযাত্রাকে ‘সর্বজনীনতা’র নামে সবার ওপর চাপিয়ে দেওয়া হয়েছে বলে দাবি করেছে আলোচিত ধর্মীয় সংগঠন হেফাজতে ইসলাম বাংলাদেশ।
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