Dhaka, March 30 -- In keeping with Saudi Arabia and other Middle Eastern countries, several villages in Chandpur and Faridpur districts will celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr on Sunday, a day ahead of the national observance.

In Chandpur, at least 40 villages, including Sadra Darbar Sharif in Hajiganj Upazila, will mark the festival.

The announcement was confirmed by Pirzada Mufti Arif Chowdhury of Sadra Darbar Sharif on Saturday night, according to a UNB report.

Mufti Arif Chowdhury stated that their observance follows Quranic and Hadith principles, relying on moon sightings rather than any single country's decision.

The first Eid congregation will be held at Sadra Darbar Sharif at 9:00 am, led by Mufti Zakaria Chowdhury, followed by another at ...