GAZIPUR, Jan 10, 2020 (BSS) – The first phase of the Bishwa Ijtema, the second largest congregation of the Muslims, began this 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.
Thousands of devotees from home and abroad started thronging on the bank of the Turag River to take part in the religious event to seek divine blessings of the Almighty Allah.
Additional police have been deployed in and around the Ijtema venue to ensure security of the devotees. The venue has been brought under CCTV surveillance.