As Bangladesh prepares to celebrate the holy Eid-ul-Azha on Saturday, large Eid congregations have been scheduled in Dhaka and other divisional cities.
As in previous years, the main national congregation will be held at the National Eidgah, adjacent to the High Court, at 7:30 am.
This gathering will be attended by Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus, members of the Advisory Council, Supreme Court justices, political leaders, and representatives from diverse walks of life.
The prayer will be led by Mufti Mohammad Abdul Malek, Khatib of Baitul Mukarram National Mosque.
The National Eidgah ground has been prepared to accommodate around 35,000 worshippers, with Dhaka South City Corporation overseeing the overall arrangements. Law enforcement agencies have taken stringent security measures to ensure the safety of worshippers.
In a public announcement, Shahjahan Mia, Administrator of Dhaka South City Corporation, requested that attendees not bring any items that could pose a security risk. He also mentioned that carrying prayer mats or water bottles is unnecessary.
The Meteorological Department has forecast temporary lightning or light to moderate rainfall in some parts of Chittagong, Mymensingh, and Sylhet divisions on Eid day, which may affect some outdoor congregations.
Eid Congregations at Key Locations:
Dhaka
Baitul Mukarram National Mosque: Five congregations are held at 7:00 a.m., 8:00 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., and 10:45 a.m.
Dhaka University Central Mosque: Two congregations are held at 7:30 a.m. and 8:30 a.m.
Salimullah Muslim Hall Mosque: One congregation at 7 am.
Chittagong
Jamiatul Falah National Mosque: Main prayer at 7:30 am, led by Khatib Syed Alauddin Abu Taleb Mohammad Alauddin Al Qaderi; second prayer at 8:30 am.
Additional prayers at Laldighi Shahi Jame Mosque, Chashma Eidgah Mosque, and others at 7:30 am.
Rajshahi
The main congregation at Hazrat Shah Makhdum (R) Central Eidgah at 7:30 am.
If it rains, prayer will be shifted to Shah Makhdum (R) Dargah Jame Mosque at 8:00 a.m.
Khulna
Circuit House Ground: Main congregation at 7:30 am.
If the weather turns inclement, the prayer will be held at Khulna Town Jame Mosque.
Additional prayers are held at 8:30 am and 10:00 am, with another at 7:00 am at the Model Mosque near Khulna Alia Madrasa.
Barisal
Central Eidgah on Hemayetuddin Road: Main congregation at 7:30 am.
Simultaneous prayer at the Model Mosque and Islamic Cultural Center at Amtala Mor.
Charmonai Darbar Sharif: Special congregation at 9 am, led by Pir Mufti Syed Mohammad Rezaul Karim.
Other local mosque prayers at 8 am and 9 am.
Sylhet
The main congregation at Shahi Eidgah at 8 am, led by Mufti Junaid Ahmad.
Three congregations at Qudrat Ullah Jame Mosque: 7 am, 8 am, and 9 am.
Anjuman-e-Khedmat-e-Quran will host a prayer at 7:30 am. at the Government Alia Madrasa grounds.
Rangpur
Collectorate Eidgah Ground: Principal prayer at 8 am, led by Mawlana Md Bayezid Hossain.
A total of 5,090 mosques and Eidgahs across the district have scheduled prayers.
Mymensingh
The main congregation at Anjuman Eidgah ground at 7:30 am; second at 8:30 am.
In the city, prayers at Boro Mosque at 8 am and at Madani Noor Markaz Mosque at 7 am and 8:30 am.
Sholakia and Gor-e-Shahid to Host Massive Gatherings
As tradition continues, the country’s largest Eid congregation will be held at Sholakia Eidgah Maidan in Kishoreganj at 9 am, led by Mawlana Abul Khair Md Saifullah, Khatib of Boro Bazar Mosque.
In recent years, Gor-e-Shahid Boro Maidan in Dinajpur has gained prominence, with organizers claiming the 22-acre field can accommodate 500,000 to 600,000 worshippers. The prayer will begin at 8:30 a.m., led by Mawlana Md Mahfuzur Rahman.
