As the most important religious festival for the majority Muslims, the
celebration of Eid ul-Fitr has become a part of the culture of
Bangladesh. The government of Bangladesh declares holiday for three days
on Eid-ul Fitar. People living in towns having their families or
parents in villages go to their country homes to meet relatives and
celebrate the festival together. All outgoing public transport from the
major cities become highly crowded and in many cases the fares tend to
rise in spite of government restrictions.
Adult Muslim males in Bangladesh assemble at the Eid Ghah for prayer in the morning of the Eid day
The biggest Muslim festival observed throughout the world. This is held on the day following the Ramadan or the month of fasting.
On Eid day, Eid prayers are held all over the country, in open areas like fields or else inside mosques. In Dhaka big congregations are held at the National Eidgah and many mosques.All major mosques including the Baitul Mukarram also holds prayers. The biggest congregation of Bangladesh is held at Sholakia in Kishoreganj, where about half a million people join the Eid prayer.[1] After the Eid prayers, people return home, visit each other’s home and eat sweet dishes called Shirni. Throughout the day gentlemen embrace each other. It is also customary for junior members of the society to touch the feet of the seniors, and seniors returning blessings (sometimes with a small sum of money as a gift).
In urban areas people play music, visit each other’s houses and eat special food. Watching movies and television programs has also become an integral part of Eid celebration in urban areas. All local TV channels air special program for several days for this occasion. Eid brings happiness for the people.
The biggest Muslim festival observed throughout the world. This is held on the day following the Ramadan or the month of fasting.
On Eid day, Eid prayers are held all over the country, in open areas like fields or else inside mosques. In Dhaka big congregations are held at the National Eidgah and many mosques.All major mosques including the Baitul Mukarram also holds prayers. The biggest congregation of Bangladesh is held at Sholakia in Kishoreganj, where about half a million people join the Eid prayer.[1] After the Eid prayers, people return home, visit each other’s home and eat sweet dishes called Shirni. Throughout the day gentlemen embrace each other. It is also customary for junior members of the society to touch the feet of the seniors, and seniors returning blessings (sometimes with a small sum of money as a gift).
In urban areas people play music, visit each other’s houses and eat special food. Watching movies and television programs has also become an integral part of Eid celebration in urban areas. All local TV channels air special program for several days for this occasion. Eid brings happiness for the people.
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