All set to celebrate Eid-ul-Azha 

The holy Eid-ul-Azha, the second biggest religious festival of the Muslims, will be celebrated on Saturday (June 7) across the country with due solemnity and religious fervor. 

Eid-ul-Azha is celebrated on the 10th day of Zil Hajj month of the Hizri calendar as Hazrat Ibrahim (AS), on this day, some 4,500 years ago, offered to sacrifice his beloved son Hazrat Ismail (AS), who willingly submitted to the will of his father to please Allah. 

But the Almighty Allah in his benign mercy spared Hazrat Ismail (AS) and instead sent a ram to be sacrificed. 

To commemorate this historic event, the Muslims across the country will offer prayers in congregations and sacrifice animals in the name of Almighty Allah. 

They will also offer munajat, seeking divine blessings for peace, progress and prosperity of the country, as well as the welfare of the Muslim Ummah.

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus, in a message, has greeted the countrymen on the occasion of Eid-ul-Azha.

In separate messages, political leaders also conveyed their heartfelt wishes for peace, prosperity and harmony across the country.

BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has extended his greetings and congratulations to the countrymen ahead of Eid-ul-Azha, urging everyone to share the joy of Eid.

The main congregation of the holy Eid-ul-Azha will be held at the Jatiya Eidgah on the High Court premises at 7:30am on June 7.

In case of inclement weather, the main Jamaat will be shifted to Baitul Mukarram National Mosque at 8am.

Advisers to the interim government, politicians, diplomats, and people from various walks of life will join the Eid congregation there. Authorities concerned have taken necessary security measures to ensure the safety of devotees.

State-run Bangladesh Television and Bangladesh Betar as well as other TV channels and radio stations, would broadcast special programs on the occasion of Eid-ul-Azha.

On Eid day, improved diets will be served to inmates of government hospitals, prisons, orphanages, safe homes and shelter centres.

The law enforcement agencies, including Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) have taken all necessary security measures to ensure smooth celebration of the religious festival in the country, including the capital city Dhaka.

The Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel have been put on the highest alert to ensure overall security across the country for smooth and festive celebrations of the upcoming Eid-ul-Azha.