On Saturday, June 7, 2025, at 7:30 AM, the main Eid al-Adha congregational prayer was held on the grounds of the Supreme Court, concluding at 7:42 AM. The Chief Adviser, Dr. Muhammad Yunus, arrived on the field at 7:25 AM to inaugurate the prayer. Mufti Muhammad Abdul Malek, Khatib of the Baitul Mukarram National Mosque, led the prayer and, in his sermon, emphasized the welfare of the nation and the unity of the Muslim Ummah. The Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) organized the event, arranging for 35,000 worshippers in the 25,400-square-meter main pavilion, with separate sections for women and special provisions for children. The police, NSI, and other law-enforcement agencies maintained round-the-clock security.
Detailed Description
1. Attendance & Leadership
• Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus participated in the prayer and led the final supplication.
• Mufti Muhammad Abdul Malek conducted the prayer and delivered the sermon.
2. Participants
• Members and departmental representatives of the Government Advisory Council, along with senior administrative officials.
• Judges of the Supreme Court and High Court, political leaders, and diplomats from various countries.
• General public, including women and children.
3. Preparations & Security
• Social-distancing measures in accordance with COVID-19 guidelines were strictly enforced in the main pavilion.
• The DSCC provided lighting, sanitation facilities, and potable water.
• The police, NSI, DMP patrol units, and other law-enforcement personnel ensured a well-ordered environment.
Analysis
1. Political and Social Unity:
The collective presence of high-ranking political and religious figures at the main prayer signals a spirit of political solidarity and stability. Both the Chief Adviser’s and the Khatib’s prayers reinforced a message of national unity, serving as a unifying symbol in the current political context.
2. Civic Service and Administrative Efficiency:
The DSCC’s management of social distancing, sanitation oversight, and coordination with security forces demonstrates the capacity of local administration. This successful balance of public health and security at a large religious gathering can serve as a model for future events.
3. Religious Solemnity and Modern Demands:
In the post-COVID era, organizing large religious congregations while maintaining safe distances and sanitation poses new logistical challenges. The arrangements at the Eidgah illustrate that it is possible to harmonize religious solemnity with contemporary public-health directives.