Staff Reporter:
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus yesterday issued a message marking the Robe Offering Cer-emony (Kathin Chibar Dana), one of the most sacred religious festivals of Buddhist community, at Rajban Vihara in Rangamati.
In his message, the Chief Adviser said, “I extend my greetings and congratulations to the Buddhists and other communities of Vihara on the occasion of the Kathira Chibar Dana Festival of Rajban Vihar in Rangamati. I extend my warmest greetings to the monks and all the pilgrims gathered for this festival. At the same time, I congratulate everyone involved in the publication of this souvenir.”
He said hundreds of pilgrims will take part in the 49th two-day long festival which will be held between October 30 and October 31.
Professor Muhammad Yunus said the offering of the Robe of the Rangamati Rajban Vihar is a shining example of the tradition of Buddhists. The offering of the Robe is not just a religious ritual; it is a festi-val of charity, restraint and human welfare, he added.
He wished the success of all the events organized on the occasion of ‘Rajvan Vihara’s Kathin Chibar Da-na-2025.
