The holy Eid-ul-Azha was celebrated across the country Wednesday with the Muslims saying prayers in congregations and sacrificing animals in the name of Almighty Allah.
The Eid-ul-Azha is celebrated on the 10th of Zilhajj month of the Hizri calendar as Prophet Ibrahim (AS), on this day some 4,000 years ago, offered to sacrifice his beloved son Hazrat Ismail (AS) who willingly submitted to the will of his father to please Allah. But the Almighty in His benign mercy spared Ismail (AS) and instead sent a ram to be sacrificed.
To commemorate this historic event, the Muslims all over the world slaughter sacrificial animals and draw inspiration from the unique example of sacrifice to please Allah as shown by two great prophets -- - Hazrat Ibrahim (AS) and Hazrat Ismail (AS).
The celebration began with Eid congregations across the country by sacrifice of cattle in the name of Allah.
Meanwhile, millions of people have left the capital and other major cities to celebrate Eid with their near and dear ones in the countryside.
The national flag was flown atop government and non-government buildings and roadside poles to mark the festival.
Important public and private buildings illuminated in the capital city befitting traditional outdoor illumination.
President Abdul Hamid, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, and Leader of the Opposition in Parliament Khaleda Zia issued separate messages, greeting the Muslims in Bangladesh and all over the world on the occasion of Eid-ul Azha.
The capital's main Eid congregation held at the National Eidgah at 8:30am where President Abdul Hamid offered his Eid prayers.
At Baitul Mukarram National Mosque also five congregations were held at 7am, 8am, 9am, 10am and at 10:45am.
Bangladesh's biggest congregation was held as usual at Sholakia Eidgah in Kishoreganj.
Two city corporations of Dhaka arranged over 300 Eid congregations in the capital.
On the day, improved diets were served at government hospitals, prisons, orphanages, safe homes and shelter centers.
Underprivileged children of society were allowed to visit all children parks under Dhaka City Corporation without ticket and visit Dhaka Museum.
