Published on 12:00 AM, June 01, 2019

Jumatul Wida observed

Devotees offer Jumatul Wida prayers at Baitul Mukarram National Mosque yesterday -- the largest congregation in the country. Photo: Prabir Das

Muslims across the country yesterday observed Jumatul Wida, the last Friday of Ramadan, with due religious zeal and reverence.

A large number of devotees attended Jum’a prayers at mosques, with special munajats seeking divine blessings for peace and progress of the country and the unity of the Muslim Ummah.

Photo: Prabir Das

The biggest congregation was held at Baitul Mukarram National Mosque, while special arrangements were made to accommodate additional devotees at all mosques of the city.

Before the prayers, imams and khateebs delivered sermons on the importance of Ramadan, Eitekaf, Eid-ul-Fitr and other religious issues.