The country’s main Eid-ul-Fitr congregation will be held at the National Eidgah at 8:30am on Eid day while five separate congregations are scheduled at the Baitul Mukarram National Mosque.

All preparations have been completed at the Eidgah ground, including extensive cleaning, installation of large pandals and enhanced security measures to ensure a smooth arrangemrnt  of the main congregation.

According to a press release from the Islamic Foundation, Mufti Muhammad Abdul Malek, Khatib of Baitul Mukarram, will lead the main prayers at the National Eidgah while Dr Maulana Md Abu Saleh Patwary will serve as the alternate imam.

At Baitul Mukarram National Mosque, five congregations will be held in succession at 7:00am, 8:00am, 9:00am, 10:00am and 10:45am, led by senior imams. Maulana Shahidul Islam will serve as the alternate imam during these prayers.

President Mohammed Shahabuddin and Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will offer Eid-ul-Fitr prayers at the main congregation at the National Eidgah at 8:30am.

The Eidgah ground, covering around 25,400 square metres, can accommodate approximately 35,000 devotees at a time.

Separate entry and prayer arrangements have been made for women.

Facilities such as fans, lighting, air-conditioning and drinking water have been ensured for the comfort of worshippers.

To tackle possible adverse weather, rain protection and improved drainage systems have also been put in place.

If the weather turns unfavourable, the main congregation will be shifted to Baitul Mukarram National Mosque at 9:00am.

In addition, an Eid congregation will be held at the South Plaza of the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban at 8:00am, where MPs, officials and local devotees are expected to participate.

Separate arrangements have also been made for women there.

Meanwhile, the central Eid congregation of Dhaka North City Corporation will be held at 8:00am at the old Trade Fair ground adjacent to the China-Bangladesh Friendship Exhibition Center in Agargaon.