Rajshahi: The main Eid-ul-Azha prayer congregation of Rajshahi metropolis was held at the Hazrat Shah Makhdum Central Eidgah today. The congregation, which began at 7:30 am, was led by Mufti Mostafizur Rahman Kasemi.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Land Minister Md. Mizanur Rahman Minu, Divisional Commissioner Dr. A.N.M. Bazlur Rashid, Rajshahi City Corporation Administrator Md. Mahfuzur Rahman Riton, and District Council Administrator Advocate Ershad Ali Isha were among the attendees at the city’s Shah Makhdum Central Eidgah. The event also saw the participation of DIG of Police, Rajshahi Range Mohammad Shahjahan, Rajshahi Deputy Commissioner Kazi Shahidul Islam, RMP Police Commissioner Mohammad Faizul Kabir, former mayor Mohammad Mosaddek Hossain Bulbul, political leaders, senior government officials, distinguished citizens, and worshippers.
After the prayer, a special doa and munajat was offered seeking the welfare, peace, and prosperity of the country as well as for Muslims Ummah. RCC Administrator Mahfuzur Rahman Riton addressed journalists, stating, “According to the directive of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, instructions have been given to remove the sacrificial waste within 12 hours. We hope to successfully remove all sacrificial waste within 6 to 8 hours, InshaAllah. I seek the full cooperation of the city dwellers to this end.”
He further elaborated on the measures taken for the quick removal of sacrificial animal waste to protect public health. Eco-friendly biodegradable bags and bleaching powder have been distributed to Muslim families in the city. Those sacrificing cows or buffaloes have received two large biodegradable bags and 1 kg of bleaching powder, while those sacrificing goats or sheep have been provided with one biodegradable bag and 500 grams of bleaching powder.
“Our appeal to city residents is, please do not throw sacrificial waste indiscriminately. Preserve it in an eco-friendly manner in the bags we have provided, and the City Corporation workers will collect them,” he added.