Muslims celebrate Eid across Bangladesh
Well-off Muslims are sacrificing animals in commemoration of Prophet Ibrahim's devotion to Allah.
Muslims throughout the country are celebrating Eid-ul-Adha, their second largest religious festival, on Monday.
But the massive outbreak of dengue might dampen this year’s celebrations to some extent.
In the morning, devotees thronged Eidgahs (large open spaces) to offer prayers. They will seek divine blessings, and pray for peace and prosperity of the country.
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Well-off Muslims will then sacrifice animals in commemoration of Prophet Ibrahim's devotion to Allah as illustrated by his readiness to give up his beloved son Ismail.
Sholakia Eidgah in Kishoreganj and Gor-e-Shaheed Baro Maidan in Dinajpur are to hold the country’s biggest Eid congregations.
In Dhaka, the biggest congregation will be held at the National Eidgah where President Abdul Hamid is scheduled to offer his prayers along with thousands of people from all walks of life.
Congregations will also be held at the Baitul Mukarram National Mosque and various places in the capital.
Law enforcement agencies, including Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) and police, have taken tight security measures.
Television channels and radio stations will air special programmes on the occasions. Special diets will be served at hospitals, jails, government orphanages, centres for persons with disabilities, shelter homes and vagrant and destitute welfare centres.
President, PM greet nation
President Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina greeted the country's people as well as Muslims across the world on the occasion of Eid.
In his message, the President urged people to realise the lesson of sacrifice (Qurbani). “Peace and amity will be established when the teachings of sacrifice are reflected in our personal and social lives,” he said.
The President said he hoped the people would sacrifice animals at designated spots and work to remove wastes.
In her message, the Prime Minister urged people to be imbued with the teachings of Eid-ul-Azha and participate in public welfare activities to build a peaceful, prosperous, and happy Bangladesh devoid of discriminations.
