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Eid-ul-Fitr to be Celebrated in Bangladesh on Monday
Muslims across Bangladesh will mark the joyous occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr on Monday, celebrating the conclusion of a month-long fasting period during Ramadan. The sighting of the Shawwal moon on Sunday evening confirmed that Ramadan has officially ended, with millions of Bangladeshi Muslims preparing to observe one of their most important religious festivals.
As the holiday draws near, thousands of city dwellers have already traveled from Dhaka to their village homes to reunite with family and celebrate the festive occasion.
Chief Adviser Prof. Muhammad Yunus is set to lead the Eid prayers at the National Eidgah grounds at 8:30 AM on Monday, March 31. Following the prayers, he will exchange Eid greetings with various dignitaries at his office in Tejgaon, according to Deputy Press Secretary Abul Kalam Azad Majumder.
In addition to the traditional festivities, local television and radio stations will air special programs throughout the day to mark the occasion.
In Dhaka, authorities have assured the public of a safe celebration. Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner SM Sazzat Ali confirmed that there are no known security threats in the capital. "Dhaka residents remained safe throughout Ramadan, with police effectively managing petty crimes," he said, following a thorough inspection of the security measures in place for the National Eidgah congregation.
Meanwhile, in various regions of Bangladesh, such as Chandpur, Faridpur, Kurigram, Lalmonirhat, Chattogram, Jhenaidah, and Bhola, Eid was celebrated on Sunday in alignment with Saudi Arabia and other Middle Eastern countries.
As part of the festivities, special meals will be served at hospitals, jails, government children’s homes (Chotomoni Nibash), centers for people with disabilities, shelter homes, orphanages, and welfare centers for the homeless and destitute.
To ensure public safety during the holiday, approximately 15,000 police personnel will be deployed throughout the capital.
This Eid-ul-Fitr, Bangladeshis join millions around the world in celebrating the end of Ramadan, with both joy and gratitude marking the day.