1st phase Ijtema’s Akheri Munajat today

The first phase of Biswa Ijtema will be ended today (Sunday) with Akheri Munajat or final supplications seeking divine blessings for people and the Muslim Ummah.

Hafez Mohammad Zobayer, is expected to lead the supplication.

People from all walks of life, including cabinet members, lawmakers, professionals and political leaders, are expected to join the Akheri Munajat that will begin 10.30am to 11.00am.

Additional security measures have been put in place ahead of today's Akheri Munajat.

The first phase of 55th Bishwa Ijtema began after Fazr prayers on Friday with the ‘Aam Boyan (religious sermon) by Islamic scholars and prayers.

Lakhs of pilgrims and a large number of people from the capital Dhaka and adjacent areas joined Jumma prayers Friday on Biswa Ijtema ground.

After Fazr prayers on Saturday, Islamic scholars  delivered sermon.

Gazipur Metropolitan Police Commissioner Md Anwar Hossain said adequate measures have been taken to ensure security for the participating devotees.

Gazipur City Corporation, district administration, police, RAB and Ansar and VDP have set up separate control rooms to monitor the overall activities of the Tongi Ijtema.

The second phase of the Tongi Ijtema will begin on January 17 at the same venue and it is scheduled to end with Akheri Munajat (final prayers) on January 19.

Tablig Jamaat has been organizing the Ijtema at this venue since 1967. However, the Ijtema is held in two phases since 2011 to ease the accommodation problem.
 

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