First phase of Biswa Ijtema begins

The first phase of the 55th Biswa Ijtema, the

second largest congregation of the Muslims, began Friday morning on

the bank of Turag River at Tongi, on the outskirts of the city, amid tight

security.

The first phase of the Ijtema began with ‘Aam Bayan’ (general

sermons) by noted scholars after Fazr prayers that will end with Akheri

Munajat (final prayers) on January 12.

The second phase of the Ijtema will begin on January 17 at the same venue

and it is scheduled to end with Akheri Munajat on January 19.

President M Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina have issued

separate messages greeting the Muslim devotees all over the world on the

occasion of the Bishwa Ijtema and wished all success of this year’s

congregation.