Main Eid-ul-Fitr Congregation Held in Bangladesh with Call for Peace Amid Global Conflicts

The largest Eid-ul-Fitr congregation in Bangladesh was held with prayers for peace in a world affected by ongoing conflicts.

The main Eid prayer took place at the National Eidgah in Dhaka at 8:30 AM on Saturday. The President, Mohammed Shahabuddin, and the Prime Minister, Tarek Rahman, both attended the congregation and offered prayers side by side. This marks a rare occasion, as it has been more than three decades since both leaders performed Eid prayers together at the National Eidgah grounds.

The Prime Minister arrived at the venue around 8:20 AM, followed shortly by the President about five minutes later.

The congregation was attended by several prominent figures, including Chief Justice Zubayer Rahman Chowdhury, judges of the Supreme Court and High Court, cabinet members, political leaders, diplomats, and senior government officials. After the prayer, attendees participated in a special supplication, raising their hands in prayer.

The Eid prayer was led by Mufti Abdul Malek, khatib of Baitul Mukarram National Mosque. Following the sermon, a collective prayer was held, seeking peace, prosperity, and stability for the country, along with prayers for an end to global unrest and conflict.

This year’s Eid-ul-Fitr is being celebrated after a month of fasting, at a time when many parts of the world, especially the Middle East, are experiencing ongoing conflicts. These global tensions have also raised concerns in Bangladesh, yet Eid arrives as a message of joy and unity for Muslims.

Despite forecasts of possible storms and rainfall, the main congregation at the National Eidgah was completed without disruption. Although the sky remained cloudy in the morning, the prayer proceeded smoothly.

From early morning, large numbers of worshippers gathered at the Eidgah, forming long lines to enter the venue. Security measures were strict, with archways, metal detectors, and CCTV surveillance in place throughout the area.

Traffic movement was controlled around key entry points such as Matsya Bhaban, the Press Club, and the Shikkha Bhaban areas through road barricades. Law enforcement personnel were deployed in and around the grounds to maintain order.

The Eidgah reached full capacity well before the prayer began, forcing many worshippers to offer their prayers on nearby roads.

Arrangements were made for approximately 35,000 worshippers within the main prayer ground, with separate facilities for women. According to the Dhaka South City Corporation, surrounding roads and open spaces were prepared to accommodate between 90,000 and 100,000 people in total.

Additionally, the first Eid congregation at Baitul Mukarram National Mosque was held at 7:00 AM, followed by four more sessions continuing until late morning. Across the capital and the rest of the country, Eid prayers were held in Eidgahs and mosques in various neighborhoods.