- Source: Bismillah ceremony
Bismillah ceremony, also known as Bismillahkhani, is a cultural ceremony celebrated mostly by Muslims from the subcontinent in countries such as Bangladesh, India and Pakistan. It marks the start for a child in learning to recite the Qur'an in its Arabic script. It is not a religiously prescribed milestone. The ceremony marks how a child should read the Qur’an and say prayers properly. The ceremony is named after the bismillah ("In the name of God"), the beginning words in the Qur'an. This is a cultural celebration and is not a religious mandate. Proceed carefully and ensure to stay away from innovation.
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).
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
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