Kuakata beach abuzz with Eid holidaymakers

Kuakata beach has become a popular destination for tourists during the Eid-ul-Fitr holiday.

A large number of tourists from across the country thronged Kuakata beach to enjoy their vacation during this Eid.

They started gathering at the beach in huge numbers after 10 am on Thursday (April 11), the day of Eid.

They arrived in buses, microbuses, private cars, pickup vans, motorcycles, and even auto rickshaws.

Law enforcers were seen working to ensure the security of the tourists at the beach.

Many people were seen enjoying their day swimming in the sea and making merry with their loved ones. Many are seen sitting on beach chairs, enjoying the sea and nature. Incoming tourists are joining the festivities, dancing to the rhythm of the waves of the sea.

Tourists are also visiting different places in Kuakata, such as Kuakata’s Kua, Lemburban, estuary of rivers, Gangamati Lake, Lal Kakra Char, Misripara Buddhist Monastery, Sri Mangal Buddhist Monastery, Rakhine village.

Some of them ride motorcycles from end to end of the beach.

Saleheen Ahmed, a tourist from Amtali, said, “I mainly work in Dhaka. I came home after a long time. After saying Eid-ul-Fitr prayers, I came to the beach with my friends. We are swimming together as tide is occurring now. Feeling great.”

Mahipur Police Station Officer-in-Charge (OC) Anwar Hossain Talukdar said, “Law enforcers have been deployed in the area to fend off any untoward incident. Along with tourist police, police members are working to ensure the security of tourists at the beach.”