DNCC to hold Eid congregation at Agargaon old trade fair ground without procession, fair

Arrangements have been made to ensure 10,000 people can pray simultaneously

The Eid-ul-Fitr congregation of the Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) will be held at the old trade fair ground in Agargaon at 8am on Eid day.

It, however, will not be followed by a jubilant procession, as had been held last year.

About 10,000 people will be able to offer Eid prayers at the ground simultaneously, DNCC Administrator Shafiqul Islam Khan Milton said on Wednesday after visiting the venue.

Last year, the DNCC brought out an Eid procession, and held cultural programmes alongside a fair at this ground following the Eid congregation.

The Eid congregation of the Dhaka South City Corporation will be held at the National Eidgah near the High Court.

Asked about this year’s plans for the event, Milton said: “We’ll only offer Eid prayers at this location this time. There will be no fair or procession here.”

He argued: “We want every devotee to offer Eid prayers and spend time with their families. Keeping this in mind, we’ve taken this initiative."

Arrangements have been made to ensure 10,000 people, including up to 700 women, can pray simultaneously at the Agargaon ground, Milton said.

Referring to potential rain on Eid day, he said: “We’ve taken proper measures so there is no disruption to the worshippers while offering prayers.”

The DNCC administrator said law-enforcing agencies have assured them of the highest possible security arrangements at the venue.