Bangladesh is set to celebrate holy Eid-ul-Fitr, one of the greatest religious festivals of Muslims, tomorrow (May 3).

Eid-ul-Fitr is an Arabic word meaning "festival of breaking of the fast" as it marks the end of the Muslim’s fasting month of Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar.

On the Eid day morning, Muslims gather at mosques and other congregation venues to perform Eid prayers and greet each other.

The festival is celebrated by visiting friends and relatives, hosting food parties and sharing sweets.
 
Children not only get new clothes and shoes, but also receive cash gifts called "Salami" from their elders, relatives and well-wishers.
 
The occasion is seen as a time of forgiveness and giving thanks to Allah for helping people complete their month-long spiritual fasting.

Many Muslims distribute cash and food to the less fortunate ones.

The main jamaat of the Eid-ul-Fitr will be held at the National Eidgah on the High Court premises in the capital at 8.30 am.

If the congregation cannot be held due to inclement weather or any other unavoidable reason, it will be held at the Baitul Mukarram National Mosque here at 9 am.

Besides, another congregation for the holy Eid-ul-Fitr prayers will be held at 8:30 am at the South Plaza of the Jatiya Sangsad (JS) on the Eid day.

Eid-ul-Fitr in other countries

Saudi Arabia Supreme Court and the moon sighting committees in the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Jordan, Morocco, Muscat, Yemen, Sudan, Egypt, Tunisia, Iraq, Syria, Palestine and other Arab states have already announced that Muslims in these countries will celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr on Monday.

Ramadan is observed for over 720 hours - four weeks and two days - during which the followers of Islam or Muslims fast between dawn and sunset, pray for peace and guidance, give back to the community in the form of charity or zakaat or engaging in humanitarian activities.

BDST: 1415 HRS, MAY 02, 2022
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