President Mohammed Shahabuddin on Thursday morning offered Eid-ul-Fitr prayers at the National Eidgah on the High Court premises.
The President was received by Chief Justice Obaidul Hassan, Religious Affairs Minister Md Faridul Haq Khan, DSCC Mayor Barrister Fazle Noor Taposh and others on his arrival at the venue.
Khatib of Baitul Mukarram National Mosque, Hafez Maulana Mufti Ruhul Amin, conducted the Eid prayers, held under the auspices of Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC).
Along with hundreds of people from all walks of life, the country's renowned personalities, including chief justice of Bangladesh, cabinet members, Supreme Court judges, lawmakers, senior political leaders, diplomats, and civil and military high-us also offered prayers at the venue.
A special munajat was offered seeking divine blessings for peace and progress of Bangladesh and welfare of the people as well as the Muslim Ummah while special doa was also offered seeking eternal peace for the martyrs, who sacrificed their lives for the sake of the county particularly during the Liberation War in 1971.
Doa was offered seeking eternal peace for the departed souls of Father of Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and his family members who faced martyrdom on the fateful night of August 15, 1975.
The president exchanged Eid greetings with people at the Eidgah after the prayers.
Special arrangements have been made for women to offer Eid prayers at the National Eidgah.
Secretaries concerned to the president were also present during the prayer.
