Dhaka, June 6 -- In keeping with Saudi Arabia and other Middle Eastern countries, several villages in Basirshal, Sherpur, Jhenaidah and Kurigram districts are celebrating Eid-ul-Azha on Friday.

In Barishal, several thousand families in Barishal city and surrounding areas observed Eid-ul-Azha early, in alignment with Saudi Arabia, reports UNB.

The Eid congregation was held on Friday morning, followed by the ritual of animal sacrifice performed by devout Muslims.

In Barishal city's Sagaridi Tajkathi Miyabari area, the main Eid prayer was held at 8:00 am at the Jahangiria Shahsufi Momtazia Central Jame Mosque.

Hundreds of worshippers attended the congregation.

In Ward No. 26 of Barishal city, more than a thousand families offered Eid pr...