Dhaka, Jun 06 (V7N) – As the country prepares to celebrate Eid-ul-Azha, major congregations are being organized across all divisional cities and districts. Among them, Sholakia Eidgah in Kishoreganj and Gor-e-Shahid Maidan in Dinajpur are once again competing for the title of largest Eid congregation in the country.

Sholakia: A Historic Gathering

Every year, Sholakia Eidgah in Kishoreganj hosts one of Bangladesh’s most renowned Eid congregations. This year, the main prayer will begin at 9 am on Saturday (June 7), led by Maulana Abul Khair Md. Saifullah, Khatib of Bora Bazar Mosque. To facilitate travel, two special trains, named 'Sholakia Special', have been arranged by the railway authorities.

Dinajpur: Rising in Scale

Meanwhile, the Gor-e-Shahid Bora Maidan in Dinajpur, spanning 22 acres, is increasingly drawing attention as a contender for the largest congregation. Organizers claim five to six lakh worshippers can gather at once. The Eid prayer here will commence at 8:30 am, led by Maulana Md. Mahfuzur Rahman.

Eid Congregations in Divisional Cities

Chattogram

  • Main venue: Jamiatul Falah National Mosque

    • 1st congregation: 7:30 am (led by Syed Alauddin Abu Taleb Mohammad Alauddin Al Qaderi)

    • 2nd congregation: 8:30 am

  • Other key locations: MA Aziz Stadium (8:00 am), Chattogram City Corporation mosques across the city

Rajshahi

  • Main venue: Hazrat Shah Makhdum (R.) Central Eidgah Maidan, 7:30 am

  • Backup: Shah Makhdum Dargah Jame Mosque (8:00 am if weather is bad)

Khulna

  • Main congregation: Circuit House ground at 7:30 am

  • Alternatives: Khulna Town Jame Mosque (8:30 am & 10:00 am), Alia Madrasa Model Mosque, Khulna University

Barisal

  • Main congregation: Hemayet Uddin Central Eidgah, Band Road at 7:30 am

  • Other notable sites:

    • Charmonai Darbar Sharif at 9:00 am (led by Charmonai Pir Mufti Rezaul Karim)

    • Guthia Baitul Aman Mosque at 8:00 am

    • Multiple Jame Mosques across the city (first prayers at 8:00 am, second at 9:00 am)

Sylhet

  • Main congregation: Shahi Eidgah Maidan at 8:00 am (led by Mufti Junaid Ahmed)

  • Additional congregations:

    • Kudrat Ullah Jame Mosque: 7:00 am, 8:00 am, 9:00 am

    • Govt. Alia Madrasa Ground: 7:30 am (led by Maulana Abdus Salam Al Madani)

Rangpur

  • Main congregation: Collectorate Eidgah Ground at 8:00 am (led by Maulana Md. Bayezid Hossain)

  • Alternate venue (if it rains): Rangpur District Model Mosque at 8:30 am

  • Second prayer: 9:00 am at the same location

  • Eid congregations also arranged in 5,090 mosques throughout the district

Mymensingh

  • Main venue: Anjuman Eidgah Ground

    • 1st congregation: 7:30 am

    • 2nd congregation: 8:30 am

  • Other locations:

    • City’s Big Mosque: 8:00 am

    • Madani Noor Markaz Mosque: 7:00 am & 8:30 am

As Bangladesh unites in prayer this Eid, both tradition and modern arrangements are working in tandem to ensure a safe, smooth, and spiritually fulfilling celebration across the country.

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