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Inspired by the spirit of sacrifice, Muslims across Bangladesh are celebrating the holy Eid-ul-Azha today, Saturday (June 7), in line with many countries around the world.  This is one of the most significant religious festivals of the Muslim community. Due to geographical positioning, Eid-ul-Azha is being celebrated in Bangladesh a day after countries like Saudi Arabia.  The festival is traditionally observed on the 10th of the lunar month of Zilhajj, following the conclusion of the Hajj rituals in Saudi Arabia. On this day, Muslims across the country perform the Eid congregational prayers in the morning and carry out the religious rite of Qurbani (animal sacrifice). If necessary, Qurbani may also be performed until the third day of Eid. Based on the sighting of the Zilhajj moon, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Oman, Qatar and most other Middle Eastern countries observed Eid on June 6.  Eid-ul-Azha: Bangladesh gears up for sacred celebrations Saturday Due to time zone differences, Muslims in Europe, Indonesia, Australia, the United Kingdom, the United States and many African nations also celebrated Eid around the same time. Eid-ul-Azha is being observed today in Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Morocco, Mauritania, Brunei, and Malaysia.  A small number of Muslims in some areas of a few districts in Bangladesh observed the festival on Friday (June 6), following the Saudi Arabian schedule. Millions of worshippers across the country join the Eid congregations held at various Eidgahs.  The largest Eidgah in the country is the Sholakia Eidgah in Kishoreganj, followed by the Gor-e-Shaheed Maidan in Dinajpur, where hundreds of thousands gather for the prayers. The main national congregation will be held at the National Eidgah adjacent to the Supreme Court. The Eid prayer will begin at 7:30am.  Chief Adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus, members of the advisory council, justices of the Supreme Court, political leaders, and people from various walks of life will attend the congregation. As in previous years, five Eid congregations will be held at the Baitul Mukarram National Mosque.  The first congregation will begin at 7:00am followed by prayers at 8:00am, 9:00am, 10:00am, and 10:45am. Eid-ul-Azha: President Shahabuddin sends warm wishes to nation The Meteorological Department has forecasted somewhat adverse weather conditions on Eid day.  Rain is expected across the country along with a possible rise in temperature on Saturday (June 7). The state agency released a 120-hour forecast on Friday (June 6) starting from 6:00am, detailing the expected weather conditions. Proper preparations to deal with inclement weather can help preserve the joy of Eid for the worshippers.

The holy Eid-ul-Azha is going to be celebrated countrywide on Wednesday 21st July. Celebration of this holy ‘Festival of the Sacrifice’ is taking place amid the Coronavirus pandemic. There is no substitute for adhering to some precautions during Qurbani to prevent the risk of COVID-19 contractions. You need to be careful from the time of slaughtering to cooking. Taking the following precautions, you will be able to celebrate the upcoming Eid in good health. Precautions during Qurbani ritual in the Corona pandemic -        Choose a place for the Qurbani ritual. The place of Qurbani has to be a little far from home and open. If the ritual is performed at the designated place through proper management, no environmental pollution will occur. It is better to do Qurbani together in one place rather than in isolated places. It facilitates the job of the waste management authority. If the place is close to the road, it will be easier for the garbage truck to reach. -        Where the Qurbani ritual will be carried out, spray disinfectant at the beginning and end of the work, wash it well with soap and dry it. Read Digital Haat and more Qurbani Cow online shops targeting Eid-ul-Azha in Bangladesh -        Those who skin and cut meat must wear gloves, face masks, and disinfectant rubber shoes. -        Before and after work, take a bath with soap and mild hot water. -      Under no circumstances, sneezing or coughing is allowed around the place of Qurbani. You need to maintain the crowds at the social distance. -        You must wash the meat container thoroughly with soap and water before and after use. -        Avoid dumping the dung or other debris of the animal of Qurbani in open spaces or drains. At the end of the work, fill all the waste in a sealed bag and keep it in the place designated by the city corporation. On the contrary, you can put them in a hole and cover them with soil. Read  Special cattle train starts on Chapainawabganj-Dhaka route -        After cutting the meat, keep the leftovers in one place. After cleaning the animal's entrails, bury the debris in a hole or a designated dustbin without leaving it open. -        When delivering meats, keep them in small packets. Put on masks and gloves and then deliver the meat inside the door to the people standing outside. Make sure they are lined up at a distance of three feet. -        Follow the hygiene rules of COVID-19 during the process of donating Qurbani meats to orphanages and Madrasas. Read Digital Haat 2021 launched with target to sell 1 lakh cattle before Eid -        Follow Corona's regular hygiene rules when taking the meat to relatives' homes. -        Wash hands thoroughly with soap and warm water before and after stirring the raw meat during cooking. -        You need to cook every part of the meat properly. -        Wash raw meat pots, cutting boards, knives, forks well with lukewarm water and soap. Read Mask-wearing campaign kicks off at cattle markets in 2 cities -        When storing in the refrigerator, keep the meat in as small packets as possible. -        Disinfect your kitchen space with sanitizers and/or bleaching powder after the procedures of chopping, processing and storage of raw meat. -        Ensure your home is completely disinfected by sprinkling bleaching powder at the end of the Qurbani ritual. Read Digital Cattle Markets in Bangladesh to Buy Sacrificing Animals Online Final Word All in all, maintain these Precautions during Qurbani Ritual in the Coronavirus pandemic. You can keep yourself healthy as well as the people around you.