CHATTOGRAM, July 9, 2012 (BSS) - All preparations have been completed for the
celebration of Eid-ul-Azha, the second largest religious festival of the
Muslims, and holding congregations at 3,488 Eidgahs in the port city and its
adjacent districts amid tight security measures.

Around 260 Eid congregations are scheduled to be held this year at the
traditional and temporary venues in the city under the supervision of
Chattogram Central Eid Jamaat Committee (CCEJC) and the Chattogram City
Corporation (CCC) on the occasion of holy Eid-ul-Azha.

Local administration, CCC and CCEJC sources said construction and decoration
of Eid venues has already been completed in the city under the auspices of
Chattogram district administration, Metropolitan Police, and other religious
organisations for peaceful celebration of the festival with due solemnity and
religious fervour.

The CCEJC has finalized to hold a total of 96 Eid congregations at different
venues in the city between 8 am to 8:30am.

The main Eid congregation of CCEJC will be held at MA Aziz stadium at 8 am
tomorrow, Dr Abdul Karim, General Secretary of CCEJ, told BSS.

The other main Eid Jamaats will be held at different venues including
Andarkillah Shahi Jame Mosque, Laldighi Maidan, Parade ground, Pologround
Maidan, Shah Amanat Shah (R) Dargah Maidan, Port Colony Jam-e-Mosque,
Metropolitan Police line Maidan, Agrabad Jamboree field, Baizeed Bostami (R)
Dargah maidan at the same time.

On the other hand, CCC will also arrange a total of 166 Eid congregations on
the occasion of Eid-ul-Azha at its 41 Ward under the supervision of the
relevant ward Councilors.

The decision was taken in a co-ordination meeting recently held at CCC
auditorium.

However, the two grand Eid Jammats under the auspices of CCC will be held at
Jamiatul Falah Complex Mosque at 7.30 am and 8 am respectively.

District administration sources said the national flag will be hoisted atop
all government and private buildings, special munajats will be offered at all
Eid-ul-Azha congregations and improved diets will be served among inmates of
the hospitals, orphanages, jails and Shishu Paribars on the Eid day.

Upazila administrations and district administration sources said preparations
have been completed to hold a total of 3094 Eid congregations at different
venues of the 15 upazilas in the district by the respective Eid management
committees.

According to the decision, all 3088 Eid congregations will be held from 7:30
am to 8.15 am, the sources added.

Thousands of Muslim devotees will take part in the Eid-ul-Azha congregations
and offer special prayers seeking divine blessings for continued peace,
progress and prosperity of the country, its people and whole Muslim Ummah.