How is the preparation of the main Eid congregation in Chittagong going on?
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Chittagong City Corporation has almost completed preparations at the Jamiatul Falah National Mosque Maidan in Chittagong city ahead of the holy Eid-ul-Azha. Due to the forecast of continuous rain, the Eid Jamaat has been arranged with extra caution. Even if it rains, so that the worshipers don’t have to suffer, triply is laid on the canopy.
It has been raining non-stop since Tuesday morning in Chittagong. Meanwhile, City Mayor Shahadat Hossain visited Jamiatul Falah Mosque premises at noon. He highlighted various aspects of Eid Jamaat preparation to the journalists.
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Shahadat Hossain said, “We are assuming that it may rain on the day of Eid. So all kinds of preparations have been kept keeping in mind the devotees. Even if it rains, measures are being taken so that there is no problem in offering prayers.
According to City Corporation sources, a huge pandal has been constructed in Jamiatul Falah Maidan covering an area of about 65,000 square feet. Carpet is laid below. A trellis is being pulled over the awning to prevent rainwater. Besides, 140 ceiling fans, 60 stand fans, adequate lighting, 70 microphones and 30 CCTV cameras have been arranged for security.
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On the ground, it was seen that the workers were pulling the tarpaulin on the awning. Bamboo poles and other structures are being tied more tightly. As some parts of the field have become muddy due to rain water, the city corporation workers are doing cleaning work there.
The mayor said that like every year, 20,000 to 25,000 worshipers can participate in the central congregation. For that reason, the timing of two congregations has been fixed. The first and main congregation will be held on Thursday at 7 am. The second congregation will be at 8 am. If it is not possible to offer prayers in the field, arrangements have been made for congregation inside the mosque.
Khatib Allama Syed Abu Taleb Mohammad Alauddin Al Qaderi of Jamiatul Falah Mosque will lead the first congregation. Imam Hafez Maulana Mohammad Ahmadul Haque, the senior leader of the mosque, will lead the second congregation.
Eid congregation will be held at 8 am in nine other mosques of the city under the supervision of the city corporation. These include Laldighi Shahi Jame Masjid, Sheikh Farid (R.D.) Chashma Eidgah Mosque, Sugandha Residential Area Jame Masjid, Chowkbazar City Corporation Jame Masjid, Jahoor Hawkers Market Jame Masjid, South Khulshi VIP Residential Area Jame Masjid, Arefin Nagar Central Graveyard Jame Masjid, Sagarika Gaur Bazar Jame Masjid and Ma Ayesha Siddiqa (R.D.) Chasik Jame Masjid.
During the visit, acting Chief Executive Officer and Secretary of the City Corporation. Ashraful Amin, Chief Cleaning Officer Captain Ikhtiyar Uddin Ahmed Chowdhury, Chief Engineer Anisur Rahman and senior officials of the City Corporation were present.
Chittagong’s Ambagan Meteorological Office said that 38 mm of rain was recorded in three hours from 9 am to 12 pm on Tuesday. Rains may continue for next few days as Monsoon is active.
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