Eid-ul-Fitr being celebrated across country

The holy Eid-ul-Fitr, one of the greatest religious festivals of Muslims, is being celebrated across the country on Monday.

On this occasion, Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus issued a message greeting the people of the country as well as Muslims worldwide.

The main Eid jamaat (congregational prayer) was held at the National Eidgah on the High Court premises in Dhaka at 8:30 am.

Additionally, five Eid jamaats were held at the Baitul Mukarram National Mosque. The first jamaat took place at 7:00 am, followed by the second at 8:00 am, the third at 9:00 am, the fourth at 10:00 am, and the last one at 10:45 am.

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus performed the Eid-ul-Fitr prayers alongside hundreds of devotees from all walks of life at the National Eidgah Maidan.

Apart from the Chief Adviser, several prominent figures, including the Chief Justice, members of the Advisory Council, Supreme Court judges, senior political leaders, and high-ranking civil and military officials, also attended the prayers there.

The Eid jamaat at the National Eidgah was organised under the auspices of the Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC). Special arrangements were made for women to participate in the Eid prayers at the venue. To ensure law and order during Eid-ul-Fitr, the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) implemented special security measures.

For the first time this year, another Eid jamaat was held on the premises of the old venue of the Dhaka International Trade Fair in Agargaon. Following the prayers, a Mughal-style colorful procession and a fair were organized there.

Eid-ul-Fitr, an Arabic term meaning "festival of breaking the fast," marks the end of Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. During Ramadan, Muslims abstain from eating and drinking from dawn to dusk as part of their spiritual practice.

On Eid morning, Muslim devotees gather at mosques and designated prayer venues to perform Eid prayers and greet each other. The celebration continues throughout the day with visits to the homes of friends and relatives, festive meals, and the sharing of sweets.

Children not only receive new clothes and shoes but are also given cash gifts known as "Salami" from elders, relatives, and well-wishers.

The occasion is seen as a time for forgiveness, gratitude, and generosity, as many Muslims distribute cash and food among the less fortunate.