Khulna: The holy Eid-ul-Azha was celebrated in Khulna with due solemnity, religious fervour, and great enthusiasm.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, national flags were hoisted at sunrise atop all government, semi-government, autonomous, and private buildings. Major roads and intersections across the city were adorned with banners inscribed with ‘Eid Mubarak’ in Bengali and Arabic.
The main Eid congregation was held at 7.30 am at Khulna Town Jame Mosque, conducted by Khatib Maulana Mohammad Saleh. The second and third congregations followed at 8.30 am and 10.00 am, respectively, led by Hafiz Maulana Nasrullah and another Imam. High-ranking officials, including Khulna Divisional Commissioner Md. Firoz Sarkar, Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Saiful Islam, political leaders, and thousands of Muslims attended the main congregation. Special prayers were offered for the peace, progress, and prosperity of the country and the Muslim Ummah. Devotees exchanged Eid greetings following the prayers.
Another congregation took place at 7.30 am at the Model Mosque near Khulna Alia Madrasa. Khulna City Corporation also arranged separate congregations across all 31 wards of the city. Eid prayers occurred at various locations throughout the city, including Baytun-Nur Jame Mosque, Jila School Jame Mosque, District Police Lines Mosque, and several others.
In celebration of Eid-ul-Azha, improved diets were provided to inmates of hospitals, prisons, government children’s homes, and other welfare centres. Additionally, the Khulna centre of Bangladesh Betar broadcasted special programs highlighting the importance of the festival.