Muslims in Bangladesh are observing Eid-ul-Azha, the second largest festival in the Islamic calendar, with prayers and the ritualistic sacrifice of animals amid sporadic downpours and thunderclaps. Rains put a damper on festivities early on Thursday as the stream of worshippers congregating at the National Eidgah Maidan for the main Eid prayer service was thinner than usual. But by 7 am, the front rows of the field were filled by devotees. Members of law enforcement vigilantly maintained security at the entrance, while also monitoring the area from security towers.

Source: bd News24 June 29, 2023 02:09 UTC