Eid celebrated in parts of Munshinganj, Satkhira, Faridpur today
Eid was observed in five villages in Munshiganj, parts of Satkhira and Faridpur today (20 March), aligning with Saudi Arabia.
Eid was celebrated in areas including Adhara, Mollakandi, and Shiloy under Sadar Upazila, along with two other nearby villages. More than 400 devotees took part in Eid prayers held in the morning.
Following the prayers, worshippers exchanged greetings and embraced each other in the spirit of Eid.
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Followers of the locally practiced Jahagir school of thought said they observe Eid based on the sighting of the new moon anywhere in the world. From this belief, they have been celebrating Eid in accordance with Saudi Arabia every year.
As in previous years, Eid is being celebrated peacefully in these areas.
Eid-ul-Fitr was also observed in parts of Satkhira today in line with Saudi Arabia.
The Eid congregation was held at 8am at Baukhola Purbo Para Jame Mosque in Kushkhali Union under Sadar upazila.
The prayers were led by Maulana Mahabbat Ali, who said that observing Eid on the same day across the world aligns with the teachings of Allah and the Prophet. "We want Eid to be celebrated globally on the same day in accordance with Saudi Arabia. We are happy to celebrate Eid today," he said.
Worshippers from different areas of the district, including Tala, Kalaroa, and Satkhira Sadar, took part in the congregation. After the prayers, they exchanged greetings and embraced each other.
In Faridpur, Eid-ul-Fitr was observed today, in 13 villages of Boalmari Upazila following Saudi Arabia.
The moon was sighted in Saudi Arabia yesterday (19 March) and Eid is being celebrated there today. Following Saudi Arabia the villages are also celebrating Eid today.
Villages in Shekhar and Rupapat unions, including Sahasrail, Dari Sahasrail, Bhulbaria, Barankula, Borgaon, Maitkumra, Ganganandpur, Rakhaltoli, Katagarh, Kalimaji, Bondopasha, Joydebpur, and Dighirpar saw residents begin early fasting.
Eid was also observed in some villages of Alfadanga and Sadarpur upazilas in line with Saudi Arabia.
