Dhaka: The country’s main Eid-ul-Fitr congregation is set to take place at the National Eidgah at 8:30am on Eid day, with five additional congregations scheduled at the Baitul Mukarram National Mosque. All necessary preparations have been completed at the Eidgah ground, including cleaning, installation of large pandals, and security measures to ensure the smooth arrangement of the main congregation.
According to United News of Bangladesh, Mufti Muhammad Abdul Malek, Khatib of Baitul Mukarram, will lead the main prayers at the National Eidgah, with Dr Maulana Md Abu Saleh Patwary serving as the alternate imam. At Baitul Mukarram National Mosque, five congregations are arranged in succession at 7:00am, 8:00am, 9:00am, 10:00am, and 10:45am, led by senior imams. Maulana Shahidul Islam will serve as the alternate imam during these prayers.
President Mohammed Shahabuddin and Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will join the Eid-ul-Fitr prayers at the main congregation at the National Eidgah at 8:30am. The Eidgah ground, spanning approximately 25,400 square metres, can accommodate about 35,000 devotees at a time. Separate entry and prayer arrangements have been made for women, and facilities such as fans, lighting, air-conditioning, and drinking water are ensured for the comfort of worshippers.
To address possible adverse weather, provisions for rain protection and improved drainage systems are in place. If the weather becomes unfavourable, the main congregation will be relocated to Baitul Mukarram National Mosque at 9:00am. Additionally, an Eid congregation will be held at the South Plaza of the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban at 8:00am, expecting attendance from MPs, officials, and local devotees. Separate arrangements have also been made for women there.
Meanwhile, the central Eid congregation of Dhaka North City Corporation will occur at 8:00am at the old Trade Fair ground near the China-Bangladesh Friendship Exhibition Center in Agargaon.