6 lakh people offer Eid prayers at Sholakia Eidgah

Lakhs of people today (21 March) offered their Eid prayers at the country's largest and most historic Sholakia Eidgah with unprecedented discipline and security.

The huge congregation was completed peacefully with the presence of more than six lakh devotees, officials said.

The 199th congregation held at 10am was led by Mufti Abul Khair Mohammad Saifullah, Khatib of Boro Bazar Jame Mosque.

Along with the religious solemnity, strict security arrangements were in place throughout the event.

The entire area was covered under foolproof security. Extensive preparations were made to ensure that the worshippers offered their prayers without any hindrance. The congregation ended peacefully without any untoward incident.

Deputy Commissioner and President of Sholakia Eidgah Management Committee Mohammad Aslam Mollah said that despite such a large gathering, it was possible to maintain order due to the collective efforts of everyone.

He said that this year's congregation was one of the largest and most orderly events in recent times.

Devotees from different parts of the country started coming to Kishoreganj from the day before Eid.

Many of them spent overnight under the open sky and head to the Eidgah early in the morning.

According to tradition, before the congregation begins, a signal is given by firing blank shots of shotguns. Then the Eid prayers begin at the scheduled time.

After the prayers, a special prayer was offered for peace in the country, nation and Muslim Ummah.

State Minister for Jute and Textiles Md. Shariful Alam, MP, took part in the prayer along with dignitaries from various levels.