President Mohammed Shahabuddin offered the prayers of Eid-ul-Fitr, one of the greatest religious festivals of the Muslims, along with hundreds of people from all walks of life at the National Eidgah on the High Court premises here this morning.
Country's noted personalities, including chief justice of Bangladesh, cabinet members, Supreme Court judges, lawmakers, senior political leaders, diplomats and, high civil and military officials also offered prayers at the main Eid jamaat (congregation) held at 8.30 am.
Khatib of the Baitul Mukarram National Mosque Hafez Maulana Mufti Ruhul Amin conducted the Eid prayers.
A special prayer was offered seeking divine blessings for the peace and progress of Bangladesh and the welfare of the people as well as the Muslim Ummah.
In the prayer, a sound and long life of President Shahbuddin and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was also sought.
Special prayer was also offered seeking eternal peace for the martyrs, who sacrificed their lives for the sake of the county and its people in different democratic movements, particularly during the Liberation War in 1971.
Prayers were too offered to seek eternal peace of the departed souls of Father of Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and other members, faced martyrdom on the fateful night of 15 August in 1975.
Special blessings were sought for the peace and welfare of the people of Palestine, now facing untold suffering even on this holy day.
After the prayers, the Head of the State exchanged Eid greetings with the Musullies (devotees) at the Eidgah.
The Eid jamaat was held under the auspices of Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC). Special arrangements have been made for women to offer Eid prayers at the National Eidgah.
Intensified security measures were taken in and around the prayers ground.
Earlier, on his arrival at the National Eidgah, the President was received by Chief Justice Obaidul Hassan, Religious Affairs Minister Md. Faridul Haq Khan, DSCC Mayor Barrister Fazle Noor Taposh and others concerned.
