People are making hectic last-minute preparations to propitiate almighty Allah by sacrificing cattle in commemoration of Prophet Hazrat Ibrahim?s (AS) great obedience to the will of Allah almighty.
On the occasion, devotees will offer Eid prayers and sacrifice animals afterwards. They also distribute meat of the sacrificial animals among the poor as well as the destitute.
Financially able Muslims sacrifice animals of their best choice in honour of the prophet?s devotion to almighty Allah illustrated by his readiness to sacrifice his dearest son Hazrat Ismail.
The three-day Eid holidays begin today.
President Zillur Rahman, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and Leader of the Opposition in Parliament Khaleda Zia in separate messages greeted the countrymen.
They have called on all to be inspired with the spirit of sacrifice taking lessons from the sacrifice made by Hazrat Ibrahim (AS).
In his message, the president called upon all to follow the teachings and ideals of the holy Eid-ul-Azha in everyday life. The premier, in her message, said the grand instance set by Hazrat Ibrahim (AS) by sacrificing his dearest thing to satisfy Allah will be imitated and followed forever.
Meanwhile, the stage is now almost set for smooth holding of Eid prayers in the capital and elsewhere. The main Eid congregation in the capital will be held at National Eidgah Maidan near the Supreme Court around 8:30am.
There will be a special arrangement for female devotees besides the main congregation.
In case of inclement weather, the main congregation will be held at Baitul Mukarram National Mosque at 9:00am.
Congregations will also be held at Baitul Mukarram Mosque and 360 other mosques as well as open spaces in the metropolis.
In addition, an Eid congregation will be held on the Dhaka University playground.
Dhaka City Corporation has made arrangements to enable the devotees to offer prayers smoothly.
Foolproof security measures are in force since Saturday to maintain law and order.
Under the supervision of Dhaka Metropolitan Police, police, Rab and members of all intelligence agencies are working together to ensure overall security.
On Saturday, State Minister for Housing and Public Works Abdul Mannan Khan and the DMP commissioner visited the National Eidgah.
Law enforcers have been entrusted with the task of providing foolproof security to the city dwellers, the DMP commissioner said.
Security forces have already been posted at all sensitive points, including bus and launch terminals and railway station, he added.
Bangladesh Betar, Bangladesh Television and other private TV stations will put out special programmes and the national dailies publish special supplements, highlighting the significance of the day.
Yesterday, the city dwellers were seen thronging cattle markets for buying sacrificial animals. Besides, they were busy completing their last minute shopping.
Thousands of people continue to leave the capital for village home to celebrate the Eid with their near and dear ones. With the people in thousands leaving the capital for home, the city is wearing a deserted look.
Meanwhile, the holy hajj was celebrated on Mount Arafat near Makkah on Saturday in which nearly 2.5 million pilgrims from across the world, including Bangladesh, took part.
CTG, CHANDPUR CELEBRATE EID TODAY
A total of 38 villages under Satkania, Chandanaish and Bashkhali upazilas in Chittagong are going to celebrate Eid tomorrow, Mirzakhil Shahsufi Darbar sources said.
It is their tradition to celebrate Eid subjecting to the first sight of moon from any country in the world.
The main Eid Jamaat will be held on the Darbar Sharif premises at Satkania upazila.
Meanwhile, some 50 villages under five upazilas in Chandpur district will also celebrate the Eid today.
Devotees of Hajiganj Sadra Darbar Sharif have been celebrating all the religious festivals for last 80 years in line with Saudi Arabia.
The first cleric of the Darbar late Peer Moulana Ishak (RM) started the ritual of celebrating the religious festivals in 1931.
Source: daily-sun.com
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