The main congregation of Eid-ul-Azha, the  second largest religious festival of Muslims, will be held at the National Eidgah on the High Court premises at 8am on the Eid day. However, if weather remains unfavourable or the main congregation is not held at the National Eidgah for any other reason the main congregation will be held at 8:30 am at Baitul Mukarram National Mosque. Also read:No shortage of spices in market ahead of Eid: Spice Traders Association The decision was taken at an inter-ministerial meeting on Eid-ul-Azha celebrations headed by State Minister for Religious Affairs Md Faridul Haque Khan at the Secretariat on Sunday. Depending on the sighting of the moon, the holy Eid-ul-Azha is expected to be celebrated on July 10. Also read: Traders urged to keep market stable ahead of Eid-ul-Azha

Dhaka Metropolitan Police  Commissioner Md Shafiqul Islam has asked the devotees  to bring only  prayer mats and umbrellas when they join the main Eid-ul-Fitr congregation at National Eidgah. The DMP commissioner said on Sunday “This is for security as a four tier measure has been ensured at the National Eidgah for the congregation.” He was  briefing the press about the security arrangements in the area for Eid-ul-Fitr. Also read: Main Eid Jamaat to be held at Nat’l Eidgah While replying to a question the DMP chief said “There is no threat of militant attack at the main Eid congregation." “This year DMP will ensure safety in1,468 Eid jamaats to be held across Dhaka in small and large mosques, eidgahs” he added. He said “Bomb disposal unit will sweep the whole area before the beginning of Eid jamaat at National Eidgah and it will remain under CCTV camera surveillance.” Also read: 35,000 people will be able to join Eid jamaat at Nat’l Eidgah: Mayor Taposh The DMP commissioner requested the worshipers to come to the congregation at the Eidgah before the scheduled time as it will take time to go through the checking. He said similar security measures would be taken if the main congregation of Eid is held at Baitul Mukarram in case of inclement weather.

The government on Sunday urged Muslim devotees to offer Eid prayer in the nearest mosques instead of Eidgah and open spaces maintaining recommended health advice amid coronavirus pandemic.

President Abdul Hamid offered his Eid-ul-Fitr prayers at Bangabhaban Durbar Hall on Monday morning instead of the National Eidgah this year due to the coronavirus pandemic.

President Abdul Hamid will offer his Eid-ul-Fitr prayers at Bangabhaban Durbar Hall on Monday morning instead of the National Eidgah this year due to the coronavirus pandemic.