The main jamaat (congregation) of the holy Eid-ul-Fitr was held at the National Eidgah ground in the capital at 8:30am on Saturday.
Baitul Mukarram National Mosque’s Khatib Mawlana Mufti Ruhul Amin conducted the congregation. Mawlana Syed Wahiduzzaman was present as an alternative Imam during this time.
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President Abdul Hamid, Chief Justice Hasan Foyez Siddiqui, cabinet members, government high-ups, diplomats and non-government officials, among others, attended the Eid prayers.
Strict security measures were taken to ensure safety and security at the Eidgah during the country’s prime Eid congregation.
The devotees were not allowed to carry any bags at the prayer-ground.