BSS-02 President offers Eid prayers at National Eidgah

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President offers Eid prayers at National Eidgah

DHAKA, June 16, 2018 (BSS) – President Abdul Hamid this morning offered
Eid-ul-Fitr prayers along with hundreds of people from all walks of life at
the National Eidgah in the capital city.

Cabinet members, chief justice, judges of the Supreme Court, members of
parliament, senior politicians, and high civil and military officials also
offered prayers at the main Eid jamaat (congregation) held on the premises of
the High Court at 8.30 am.

Earlier on his arrival at the Eidgah, the President was received by Dhaka
South City Corporation (DSCC) Mayor Sayeed Khokon and other officials
concerned. Senior Pesh Imam of Baitul Mukarram National Mosque Maulana
Mizanur Rahman conducted the Eid prayers.

A special munajat was offered seeking divine blessings for peace, progress
and welfare of the country and its people and wellbeing of the Muslim Ummah.

Special doa was also offered seeking eternal peace of the departed souls
of Father of Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and other martyrs who
sacrificed their lives for the sake of the county and its people in different
democratic movements, particularly during the Liberation War of 1971.

After the prayers, President Hamid exchanged Eid greetings with the
devotees.

The Eid jamaat was held under the auspices of Dhaka South City Corporation
(DSCC). Special arrangement has been made for women to offer Eid prayers at
the National Eidgah.

Intensified security measures were taken in and around the prayers ground.

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