Dhaka, Bangladesh (BBN)- Preparations have been made to hold the main Eid-ul-Fitr jamaat at National Eidgah in the capital Dhaka on Eid day.
Necessary arrangements including waterproof shed, fans, sitting place, toilets and ablution facilities have been set up at the Eidgah where more than 100000 devotees including the president, ministers, judges, lawmakers and diplomats will say their prayers.
If the weather is favourable, the first jamaat will be held at the Eidgah at 8:30am, officials said.
In case of inclement weather, the jamaat will be held at Baitul Mukarram National Mosque at 9:00am.
Besides, arrangements for around five thousand women will be available at one side of the Eidgah with a separate entrance.
 
BBN/SSR/AD-18Aug12-4:20 pm (BST)