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CHATTOGRAM, June 4, 2025 (BSS) – Around 266 Eid congregations are scheduled to be held this year at traditional and temporary venues in the city under the supervision of Chattogram Central Eid Jamaat Committee (CCEJC) and the Chattogram City Corporation (CCC) on the holy occasion of Eid-Ul-Azha. 

Local administration, CCC and CCEJC sources said preparations to construct, and decorate Eid venues have already started in the city under the auspices of Chattogram district administration, Metropolitan Police, and other religious organizations for peaceful celebration of the festival with due solemnity and religious fervour.

CCEJC has finalized to hold a total of 102 Eid congregations at different venues in the city  between 7: 30 am and 8 am. 

The main Eid congregation will be held at Jamiutul Flah and MA Aziz stadium at 7.30 am  and 8 am respectively.

Other Eid Jamaats will be held at different venues including Andarkillah Shahi Jame Mosque, Laldighi Maidan, Parade ground, Pologround Maidan, Shah Amanat Shah (R) Dargah Maidan, Port Colony Jam-e-Mosque, Metropolitan Police line Maidan, Agrabad Jamboree field, Baizeed Bostami (R) Dargah maidan at the same time. 

On the other hand, CCC will also arrange a total of nine Eid congregations on the occasion of Eid-Ul-Azha and other religious organizations will arrange at 41 Ward under the supervision of the concerned organization.

The decision was taken in a co-ordination meeting recently held at the CCC auditorium. 

Upazila administration sources said preparations have been completed to hold a total of 2542 Eid congregations at different mosque of the 15 upazilas in the district by the respective Eid management committees following the guidelines of the Islamic Foundation.

According to the decision, all 2542 Eid congregations will be held from 7 am to 8 am, the sources added.