National Eidgah Maidan. File Photo

DHAKA, Mar 29, 2025 (BSS) – The stage is all-set to hold the main Eid jamaat at the National Eidgah Maidan here on the occasion of holy Eid-ul-Fitr.

Eid-ul-Fitr, one of the main religious festivals of the Muslims will be celebrated on Monday subject to moon sighting. 
 
Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) is preparing the National Eidgah Maidan for Eid prayers so that the devotees to accomplish the Eid prayers in peaceful and smooth manner.

Administrator of DSCC M Shahjahan Mia at a press conference today said prayer spaces have been prepared for 35,000 devotees to offer their prayers at a time. 

People from different classes and professions, including the members of the Advisory Council, diplomats and dignitaries will offer their prayers at the National Eidgah Maidan.

Urging the city dweller to take part in the main Eid jamaat timely, he said, like previous years all arrangements were taken so that the devotees can offer Eid prayers comfortably and safely.

Met office forecast no rain on Eid day. However, all necessary preparations have been made for alternative arrangements in case of any adverse situation, he said.

“If there is any inclement weather occurs alternate congregation will be held at Baitul Mukarram National Mosque at 9 am, he added.

Members of law enforcement agencies including police, Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) and other plan-clothed forces will be on duty round-the-clock under special security arrangements.

Besides, necessary measures have been taken for the convenience of the devotees for their ablution and sanitation, he said.

A medical team and ambulance service will be kept ready for primary treatment and emergency healthcare services. 

There will have a good arrangement for drinking water and comfortable carpet will be rolled out, he said asking the devotees not to carry their prayer mats and water.

The devotees will enter the Eidgah through two gates while five exit gates were prepared for them to leave the venue after the prayers. 

There will also have a completely separate gate for the entry and exit of the women devotees, he said.