Solemnity and religious fervour marked the celebrations of Eid-ul-Fitr, the biggest festival of the Muslims, in the country on Monday after a month of fasting. Heavy showers in the capital and many places across the country on the Eid day and the following day could not mar the festivity; people rather welcomed the rain after ... Read more
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Sholakia shows it again
The historic Sholakia Eidgah of the district hosted the country’s biggest congregation of Eid-ul-Fitr on Monday upholding its tradition. Muslims from India, Pakistan and almost all parts of the country joined the 185th congregation of Eid-ul-Fitr at the historic Eidgah, said Deputy commissioner Md Siddiqur Rahman who
Eid on Monday
Eid-ul-Fitr, the biggest religious festival of the Muslims, will be celebrated in the country on Monday as the Shawal moon was not sighted in the Bangladesh sky on Saturday. The National Moon Sighting Committee decided the date of the Eid at a meeting held on Saturday evening at the Islamic Foundation’s Baitul Mukarram
Eid brings no joy to the poor
In Arabic Eid means ‘festivity’. Eid-ul-Fitr, the biggest religious festival of the Muslims, is observed after a month-long ‘siam’ (fasting). Although Eid is all about feast and festivity, it does not carry the same meaning for the poor and homeless. On the day of Eid, people traditionally wear new clothes, eat delicacies, and enjoy the ... Read more
Nation set to celebrate Eid
Eid-ul-Fitr, the biggest religious festival of the Muslims, will be celebrated in the country on Sunday if the Shawal moon is sighted on Saturday. If the moon is not sighted on Saturday, the Eid will be celebrated on Monday, ending a month-long fasting. Thousands of people have already left the capital to celebrate Eid with ... Read more
This Eid that was
The pattern of Eid celebrations has been changing with time. To get a glimpse of the Eid festivity more than half a century ago, New Age talked with four cultural personalities. They had almost the same observation that they do not find that enthusiasm and emotion for celebrating the day together with all relatives and ... Read more
Star gazing Eid plans
Joya Ahsan I plan to spend Eid in Dhaka. It is always a joyous occasion for me. I only dress up as much as needed to give adda a festive look. However, this Eid is very different and sorrowful for me. I lost my father this year and this will be the first Eid without ... Read more
Eid festival at Fantasy Kingdom and Foy’s Lake
Concord Entertainment’s Fantasy Kingdom complex in Ashulia, near Dhaka, includes Fantasy Kingdom, Water Kingdom, Heritage Park, X-treme Racing Go-kart and Motel Atlantis, and is a delight for children and adults alike. In Chittagong, Concord entertains the public with Foy’s Lake Amusement World, Sea World and Foy’s Lake Resort. Keeping in mind that