Dhaka, March 31 -- The festivities, which began with the announcement of an extended holiday, took on their full splendour with the sighting of the crescent moon in the sky.

After a month of fasting, the joyful message of Eid-ul-Fitr once again graces Bangladesh, bringing happiness and celebration throughout the country.

The nation is all set to celebrate Muslims' biggest religious festival on Monday, with many having already reached their hometowns to reunite with loved ones during the longest holiday in recent times.

The previous Eid holiday lasted for six days, with the added occasion of celebrating Bengali New Year.

But this time, the interim government's executive order declaring a public holiday on Apr 3 has given government emp...