Dhaka, June 6 -- The country is ready to celebrate Eid-ul-Azha on Saturday (June 7).

All preparations are in place to observe the day with both religious fervour and festive joy.

Eid-ul-Azha, also known as the "Qurani Eid," marks the devotion of Hazrat Ibrahim (AS) as he was ready to sacrifice his son, Hazrat Ismail (AS), at Allah's command. In the end, Allah sent a ram instead.

Muslims honour this moment by sacrificing animals. The meat is shared among family, neighbours, and the poor.

Eid day in Bangladesh begins with special prayers, thousands of mosques and open fields, or Eidgahs, hosts Eid jamaats, according to UNB report.

This year, the main Eid congregation is scheduled to be held at the Jatiya Eidgah at 7:30 am. However, if ...