All preparations have been completed for the main congregation of Eid-ul-Fitr at the National Eidgah near the Supreme Court, Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) Administrator Abdus Salam said on Monday.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is expected to join the main Eid prayers scheduled to be held at 8:30 am at the National Eidgah, he told reporters after inspecting the Eidgah grounds.

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

Main Eid Jamaat to be held at Nat’l Eidgah

Separate entry points and prayer arrangements have been ensured for women.

A large pandal has been set up across the ground.

Adequate fans, lighting and air-conditioning facilities have been arranged to ensure a comfortable environment for devotees.

Considering the possibility of bad weather, rain protection coverings and special drainage systems have also been installed. If the weather becomes unfavourable, the main Eid congregation will be held at the Baitul Mukarram National Mosque at 9 am.

Drinking water will be available at entry points and inside the Eidgah.

Primary medical services and mobile toilet facilities will also be provided.

A total of four gates have been designated for entry including separate access for VIPs and other devotees  while seven gates will be used for exit.

The entire area will remain under strict security surveillance by law enforcement agencies while fire service units will stay on standby to deal with any emergency, he said.

Besides the Prime Minister, the Chief Justice, members of the cabinet, diplomats and senior government officials are also expected to attend the main congregation.

The DSCC administrator said all arrangements have been completed so that devotees can perform the Eid prayer smoothly and in a peaceful environment.

For security reasons, he requested devotees not to carry any sharp objects or flammable materials while entering the Eidgah.