Thirty-five thousand people will be able to join the main congregation of Eid-ul Fitr at the National Eidgah in the capital, which is set to return after two years during the pandemic when it remained suspended.

Dhaka South City Corporation Mayor Sheikh Fazle Nur Taposh said this on Sunday after overseeing the preparation for the congregation at National Eidgah ground located at the High Court premises under the supervision of DSCC.

He said, ”We have already made all the preparations so that Dhaka dwellers can join the Eid congregation at National Eidgah again after two years of pandemic. The ground has been decorated with a festive outlook.”

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The law enforcing agencies are also working to ensure impenetrable safety at the main Eid Jamaat, he added.

The main congregation of Eid-ul-Fitr will be held at 8:30am at the National Eidgah on the Eid day.

However, the jamaat will be held at Baitul Mukarram National Mosque at 9am in case of inclement weather.

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People are also seen joining the main Eid jamaat from the Education Ministry, Fisheries Ministry buildings and Press Club premises on the Eid day.