Rajshahi: The main Eid-ul-Azha jamaat (congregation) of Rajshahi city was held at Shah Makhdum Central Eidgah Maidan at 7.30 am today amidst due religious solemnity and fervour. Many senior divisional and district level officials, including Divisional Commissioner Khandaker Azim Ahmed and BNP leaders Mijanur Rahman Minu and Mosaddique Hossain Bulbul, offered their prayers at the main Eid jamaat. According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the second largest Eid jamaat was held at Shaheb Bazar Zero Point at 8.00 am. Later, two Eid congregations took place at Tikapara Eidgah Maidan at 7.00 and 8.00 am, respectively. Thousands of devotees at the end of these Eid jamaats offered special munajats seeking divine blessings and eternal peace for their departed loved ones, as well as continued peace, progress, and prosperity for the country and the greater welfare of the Muslim Ummah. Some other significant Eid jamaats in the city were held at locations including Rajshahi University, RUET campus, Hatemkha, Stadium Gro und, Shalbagan, Alif Lam Meem Bhata Eidgah, Police Line Parade Ground, Mahisbathan Eidgah Math, and Upashahar Eidgah Moidan. Following these congregations, Muslim devotees performed the ritual of animal sacrifice in the name of Almighty Allah. Earlier in the morning, large crowds comprising people of all ages flocked to their nearest eidgahs, mosques, and open spaces to participate in the Eid prayers. In total, around 150 other Eid-ul-Azha jamaats were held at both traditional and temporary venues in the Rajshahi metropolis. Meanwhile, the holy Eid-ul-Azha is being celebrated in Rajshahi city and its neighboring districts with due fervour, traditional enthusiasm, and solemnity. To ensure a peaceful celebration, Rajshahi Metropolitan Police, along with the district, upazila, and police administrations, have implemented adequate security measures. Improved diets are being provided to the inmates of various hospitals, jails, Shishu Paribars, orphanages, and vagabond welfare centers across all districts on thi s occasion. Tight security arrangements have been put in place for Rajshahi city and its surrounding areas to facilitate a peaceful festival. Eid congregations were also held in the districts of Chapainawabganj, Natore, Naogaon, Bogra, Joypurhat, Sirajganj, and Pabna under the Rajshahi division.
