Muslims in Bangladesh are celebrating Eid-ul-Fitr, the biggest religious festival, on Saturday (April 22) amid due solemnity, fervor and gaiety.

Millions from all strata of life have begun the very auspicious occasion this morning offering the Eid-ul-Fitr prayers at mosques, Eidgahs and makeshift prayer venues in the capital and elsewhere across the country.

During munajats of Eid congregations, the Muslims also prayed for divine blessings to help strengthen national unity against all evil forces.

People celebrated the festival by visiting friends and relatives, hosting food parties and sharing foods. Children get new clothes and shoes apart from receiving cash gifts called “Salami” from their elders, relatives and well-wishers.

The main jamaat of the Eid-ul-Fitr was held at the National Eidgah on the High Court premises in the capital at 8.30 am.

Besides, five Eid congregations (Jamaat) were held at Baitul Mukarram National Mosque in the capital in phases on the occasion of the holy Eid-ul-Fitr like every year. 

During munajats of Eid congregations, the Muslims also prayed for divine blessings to help strengthen national unity against all evil forces.

President Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina greeted the countrymen as well as the Muslim devotees on the occasion. They also issued separate messages praying for peace, progress and prosperity of the country and the Muslim Ummah.

Millions of people have left Dhaka to celebrate the biggest festival of Muslims with families and relatives back in their hometowns or villages.

Ramadan was observed for 29/30 days - during which the followers of Islam or Muslims fast between dawn and sunset, pray for peace and guidance, give back to the community in the form of charity or zakaat or engaging in humanitarian activities.

BDST: 1120 HRS, APR 22, 2023
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