President Abdul Hamid on Saturday morning offered Eid-ul-Fitr prayers along with hundreds of people from all walks of life at the National Eidgah in the capital city.
Cabinet members, Chief Justice, judges of the Supreme Court, members of parliament, senior politicians, and high civil and military officials also offered prayers at the main Eid jamaat (congregation) held on the premises of the High Court at 8.30 am.
Earlier on his arrival at the Eidgah, the President was received by Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) Mayor Sayeed Khokon and other officials concerned. Senior Pesh Imam of Baitul Mukarram National Mosque Maulana Mizanur Rahman conducted the Eid prayers.
A special munajat was offered seeking divine blessings for peace, progress and welfare of the country and its people and wellbeing of the Muslim Ummah. Special doa was also offered seeking eternal peace of the departed souls of Father of Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and other martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the sake of the county and its people in different democratic movements, particularly during the Liberation War of 1971. After the prayers, President Hamid exchanged Eid greetings with the devotees.