Eid celebrated

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Muslims across the country observed Eid-ul-Fitr, the biggest religious festival of the Muslims, on Friday amidst religious fervour, enthusiasm and gaiety.

Eid congregations were held at mosques, eidgahs and makeshift eidgahs in the morning hours with the largest one in the country held at Sholakia Eidgah in Kishoreganj.

Following the Eid prayers, people from all strata of life embraced each other and exchanged greetings in a spirit of unity, fraternity and equality as enshrined in Islam.

They visited the houses of relatives, friends and neighbours in a festive mood to greet them.

In the capital, the main congregation was held at the National Eidgah at 8:30am. Besides, Eid prayers were offered at Baitul Mukarram National Mosque, other mosques, eidgahs and open spaces.

President Abdul Hamid offered his Eid prayers at the National Eidgah. A tight security net comprised of Special Security Force, intelligence agencies, police and plainclothes personnel was thrown around the eidgah where government leaders and other important personalities also joined the congregation.

Special prayers were offered seeking peace, progress and prosperity of the nation, and the Muslim ummah. Khatib of Baitul Mukarram National Mosque Maulana Mohammad Salahuddin led the congregation.

The president hosted an Eid reception at the Bangabhaban, and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at the Gono Bhaban to exchange greetings with foreign diplomats, elite and a cross section of people.

The national flag was hoisted atop the government and non-government offices. Main streets in the capital have been decorated with flags inscribed with ‘Eid Mubarak’ in Bengali and Arabic.