Rangpur: The ninth three-day Rangpur Divisional Ijtema of Tablighi Jamaat concluded at noon today, attracting several lakhs of devotees from across Rangpur division, other regions, and abroad. The event took place on the expansive 80-acre Ijtema ground in the Amashu Kukrul Field of Ward No 4 in Rangpur metropolis, where the sounds of “Ameen” echoed as Muslims gathered for prayers.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the Ijtema ground saw a bustling congregation of prayers, zikir, asgar, and the call of “Allahu Akbar” as lakhs of Muslims participated. The final prayer was a moment for devotees to seek guidance and peace for their personal and social lives, as well as for the country, nation, and Muslim Ummah.
The Ijtema began with the Am Bayan after Fajr prayer, followed by the Hedayeti Bayan leading to the final prayer. Thousands of Muslims arrived early to witness and participate in the concluding prayer, with many making use of empty spaces and streets when the main ground was full.
A sermon based on the Holy Quran and Hadith was delivered before the final prayer, followed by a guidance sermon. Throughout the three-day event, renowned scholars from home and abroad delivered speeches in various languages, focusing on faith, morality, and religion.
The Ijtema activities commenced with the ‘Am Bayan’ after Fajr prayers on Thursday, attended by thousands from Rangpur division and beyond. Islamic scholars emphasized the importance of following Allah’s commands and the Prophet’s teachings for attaining happiness and peace in this world and the hereafter.
The organizing committee reported participation from Tablighi Jamaat members and the general public from eight districts within Rangpur division, as well as international attendees from countries like India, Malaysia, and Indonesia. Around 200 foreign guests and Islamic scholars were present at the event.
Support for the Ijtema came from the Tablighi Jamaat, the general public, Rangpur City Corporation, district administration, and Rangpur Metropolitan Police, who maintained law and order. Md Shamimuzzaman Shamim, an organizer, mentioned that 50 medical teams provided round-the-clock healthcare for the devotees.