Dhaka, Bangladesh (BBN) - Dhaka South and North City Corporations have completed extensive preparations for the main Eid-ul-Fitr congregations, focusing on safety, crowd management, and ensuring a comfortable environment for worshippers.
The main congregation under DSCC will be held at the National Eidgah ground adjacent to the Supreme Court premises at 8:30am. DSCC Administrator Md Abdus Salam, after inspecting the venue, said all necessary arrangements have been made to ensure a smooth and peaceful congregation.
The prime minister, chief justice, cabinet members, diplomats, and other senior officials are expected to attend the Eidgah congregation, he added.
The Eidgah, spanning around 25,400 square metres, can accommodate approximately 35,000 devotees at a time. A large covered structure has been set up with adequate fans, lighting, and air-cooling facilities. Separate prayer spaces and entry routes have also been arranged for women.
Authorities have taken contingency measures in case of rain, including waterproof coverings and rapid drainage systems. If weather conditions worsen, the main congregation will be shifted to Baitul Mukarram National Mosque at 9:00am.
Facilities have been arranged for around 140 people to perform ablution simultaneously, alongside provisions for safe drinking water, emergency medical services, and mobile toilets.
Law enforcement agencies will maintain strict surveillance, with archway screening at entrances. Four entry and seven exit gates have been designated to ensure smooth crowd movement, while fire service units will remain on standby. Worshippers have been advised not to carry sharp or flammable objects.
Meanwhile, DNCC will hold its main Eid congregation at the old trade fair ground in Agargaon at 8:00am. DNCC Administrator Shafiqul Islam Khan said comprehensive measures have been taken to ensure a hassle-free gathering.
A steel-structured shed has been installed to prevent disruption in case of rainfall. Arrangements have been made for around 10,000 worshippers, with scope to expand capacity if required. Separate prayer areas and entry routes have also been designated for women.
Security measures include archway screening at entry points and deployment of a large number of law enforcement personnel.
Officials said the coordinated efforts by the two city corporations aim to ensure that residents can offer Eid prayers in a safe, orderly, and comfortable environment.
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