A large number of Muslims joined the first congregation of Eid-ul-Fitr prayers at the Baitul Mukarram National Mosque while maintaining social distancing rules in place to curb the spread of the coronavirus. Following special sermons and Munajat, the second congregation started at 8:00am. “As per the government order, no Eid congregation will be held in an open space, but people can perform the Eid prayers in mosques. Despite the directive from the government for children and senior citizens not to participate in Eid prayers, many children and people aged over 60 participated in the Eid prayers. Social distancing rules were maintained inside the mosques but people at the porch and stairs were seen not maintaining it.

Source: bd News24 May 25, 2020 03:45 UTC