The first phase of the 55th Biswa Ijtema, one of the largest congregation of the Muslims, began this morning on the bank of Turag River at Tongi, on the outskirts of the city, amid tight security.
The first phase of the Ijtema began with ‘Aam Bayan’ (general sermons) by noted scholars after Fazr prayers that will end with Akheri Munajat (final prayers) on Jan 12.
The second phase of the Ijtema will begin on Jan 17 at the same venue and it is scheduled to end with Akheri Munajat on Jan 19.
President Md. Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina have issued separate messages greeting the Muslim devotees all over the world on the occasion of the Bishwa Ijtema and wished all success of this year’s congregation, local media reported.
