Kishoreganj, May 19 (V7N) – The 198th Eid-ul-Azha congregation, the largest in Bangladesh, will be held at the historic Sholakia Eidgah Maidan in Kishoreganj. The congregation is scheduled to begin at 9:00 am on Eid day.

The decision was finalized at a preparatory meeting held on Monday (May 19) at the Deputy Commissioner’s conference room, chaired by Fouzia Khan, Deputy Commissioner of Kishoreganj and President of the Sholakia Eidgah Management Committee.

This year’s Eid-ul-Azha prayer will be led by Mufti Abul Khair Mohammad Saifullah, the Imam of Sholakia Eidgah. Authorities have arranged a four-tier security system to ensure the safety of worshippers. The Bangladesh Army, police, RAB, BGB, and intelligence agencies will coordinate the security efforts.

As part of the security and logistical preparations:

  • Two special trains, named Sholakia Express, will operate to facilitate worshippers' travel.

  • A bomb disposal unit will be stationed at the Eidgah.

  • The construction of private arches and greeting gates has been banned to maintain safety and order.

  • As per tradition, six blank shots from a shotgun will signal the timing of the congregation:

    • Three shots will be fired five minutes before the prayer.

    • Two shots will follow three minutes before.

    • One final shot will be fired one minute before the prayer begins.

Senior officials from various government departments, law enforcement, and community leaders were present at the meeting, including:

  • Additional Superintendent of Police Mahmudul Islam Talukder

  • Army Camp Commander Captain Mostafiz

  • NSI Assistant Md. Ali Akbar Hossain Tamim

  • Executive Engineer of Public Health Mahbubur Rahman

  • LGED Executive Engineer Md. Amirul Islam

  • District Jamaat Ameer Ramzan Ali

  • District BNP Vice President Ruhul Hossain

  • And representatives from the civil society and local administration

The Sholakia Eidgah, with its deep historical and spiritual significance, continues to serve as the focal point for one of the most revered Islamic congregations in the country. Authorities have expressed optimism that, with coordinated efforts, this year’s congregation will proceed peacefully and smoothly.

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