Dhaka, March 31 -- The historic Sholakia ground in Kishoreganj witnessed an unprecedented congregation of about 600,000 worshippers for the 198th Eid-ul-Fitr prayer, held peacefully amid tight security measures on Monday.

The congregation, which took place at 10 am, was led by Mufti Abul Khayer Mohammad Saifullah, reports UNB.

"For the largest Eid congregation in recent memory, approximately 600,000 worshippers performed their prayers," said President of the Sholakia Eidgah Management Committee.

Following the prayer, special prayers were offered for the martyrs of significant historical events, including the 1952 Language Movement, the 1971 Liberation War, and the 2024 People's Uprising. Additionally, a prayer was made for the martyrs ...