News Desk PT: The Shawwal moon was sighted in the sky of Cox’s Bazar at 6:29 pm on Sunday (March 30). The biggest religious festival of Muslims, Eid-ul-Fitr, will be celebrated on Monday (31 March).
Islamic Foundation Cox’s Bazar Deputy Director Fahmida Begum confirmed the matter.
This time, the holy month of fasting for Muslims, Ramadan, ended in 29 days. Muslims celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr on the first day of Shawwal after the end of Hijri Ramadan.
The advisor said at the meeting that according to information received from all district administrations, Islamic Foundation head office, divisional and district offices, Meteorological Department, Space Research and Remote Sensing Center, the Shawwal moon of Hijri 1446 has been sighted in the sky of Bangladesh. Eid-ul-Fitr will be celebrated in the country on the first day of Shawwal on Monday.
After observing a long month of fasting, Muslims in the country are now waiting to enjoy Eid. All preparations for Eid congregations across the country, including the capital Dhaka, have already been completed.
The holy Eid-ul-Fitr is being celebrated in Saudi Arabia and other Middle Eastern countries on Sunday as the Shawwal moon has been sighted. Meanwhile, in line with Saudi Arabia, Eid is being celebrated in various villages of several districts of the country including Chandpur, Satkhira, Madaripur, Sunamganj, Pirojpur, Shariatpur, Gaibandha, Jamalpur, Patuakhali, Faridpur, Sherpur on Sunday.
Numerous people have left the capital by rail, road and waterway to share the joy of Eid with their loved ones in their villages. Therefore, the capital has already become empty.
This time, the main Eid congregation will be held at the National Eidgah on the Supreme Court premises at 8:30 am. On the other hand, five congregations of Eid-ul-Fitr prayers will be held at the Baitul Mukarram National Mosque as usual.
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