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Candles flicker, memories endure

Every year on Nov 2, Catholics around the world observe All Souls' Day, praying for the peace of their departed loved ones. On the evening of Monday, Nov 2, the faithful gathered at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church and its cemetery in Dhaka's Tejgaon.

A woman lights a candle for a departed loved one at the Holy Rosary Church cemetery in Dhaka’s Tejgaon on All Souls’ Day on Monday, Nov 2, 2026. Photo: Shamsul Haque Ripon
A woman lights a candle for a departed loved one at the Holy Rosary Church cemetery in Dhaka’s Tejgaon on All Souls’ Day on Monday, Nov 2, 2026. Photo: Shamsul Haque Ripon
Catholics gather at the Tejgaon cemetery on All Souls’ Day on Monday, Nov 2, 2026, to remember their departed loved ones. Photo: Shamsul Haque Ripon
Catholics gather at the Tejgaon cemetery on All Souls’ Day on Monday, Nov 2, 2026, to remember their departed loved ones. Photo: Shamsul Haque Ripon
Candles flicker among the graves at the Holy Rosary Church cemetery in Tejgaon on All Souls’ Day on Monday, Nov 2, 2026, their flames carrying prayers for the departed. Photo: Shamsul Haque Ripon
Candles flicker among the graves at the Holy Rosary Church cemetery in Tejgaon on All Souls’ Day on Monday, Nov 2, 2026, their flames carrying prayers for the departed. Photo: Shamsul Haque Ripon
Families gather among the graves at the Christian cemetery in Tejgaon on All Souls’ Day on Monday, Nov 2, 2026, to remember those they have lost. Photo: Shamsul Haque Ripon
Families gather among the graves at the Christian cemetery in Tejgaon on All Souls’ Day on Monday, Nov 2, 2026, to remember those they have lost. Photo: Shamsul Haque Ripon
A woman lights a candle for a departed loved one at the Holy Rosary Church cemetery in Dhaka’s Tejgaon on All Souls’ Day on Monday, Nov 2, 2026. Photo: Shamsul Haque Ripon
A woman lights a candle for a departed loved one at the Holy Rosary Church cemetery in Dhaka’s Tejgaon on All Souls’ Day on Monday, Nov 2, 2026. Photo: Shamsul Haque Ripon
Graves at the Holy Rosary Church cemetery in Tejgaon glow with flowers and candles on All Souls’ Day on Monday, Nov 2, 2026. Photo: Shamsul Haque Ripon
Graves at the Holy Rosary Church cemetery in Tejgaon glow with flowers and candles on All Souls’ Day on Monday, Nov 2, 2026. Photo: Shamsul Haque Ripon
A woman lights a candle for a departed loved one at the Holy Rosary Church cemetery in Dhaka’s Tejgaon on All Souls’ Day on Monday, Nov 2, 2026. Photo: Shamsul Haque Ripon
A woman lights a candle for a departed loved one at the Holy Rosary Church cemetery in Dhaka’s Tejgaon on All Souls’ Day on Monday, Nov 2, 2026. Photo: Shamsul Haque Ripon
A woman lights a candle for a departed loved one at the Holy Rosary Church cemetery in Dhaka’s Tejgaon on All Souls’ Day on Monday, Nov 2, 2026. Photo: Shamsul Haque Ripon
A woman lights a candle for a departed loved one at the Holy Rosary Church cemetery in Dhaka’s Tejgaon on All Souls’ Day on Monday, Nov 2, 2026. Photo: Shamsul Haque Ripon
Catholic worshippers bow their heads in prayer at the Tejgaon cemetery on All Souls’ Day on Monday, Nov 2, 2026, seeking peace for their departed loved ones. Photo: Shamsul Haque Ripon
Catholic worshippers bow their heads in prayer at the Tejgaon cemetery on All Souls’ Day on Monday, Nov 2, 2026, seeking peace for their departed loved ones. Photo: Shamsul Haque Ripon
Graves at the Holy Rosary Church cemetery in Tejgaon glow with flowers and candles on All Souls’ Day on Monday, Nov 2, 2026. Photo: Shamsul Haque Ripon
Graves at the Holy Rosary Church cemetery in Tejgaon glow with flowers and candles on All Souls’ Day on Monday, Nov 2, 2026. Photo: Shamsul Haque Ripon

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Published : 03 Nov 2026, 12:37 AM

Updated : 03 Nov 2026, 12:37 AM

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