Around 50 villages in Chandpur district, including Sadra Darbar Sharif in Hajiganj upazila, will observe Eid-ul-Adha on Wednesday, 27 May, following the moon sighting in Saudi Arabia and other Middle Eastern countries.
Dr Maulana Bakibillah Mishkat Chowdhury, Pirzada of Sadra Darbar Sharif, confirmed the date on Tuesday afternoon. Ahmed Reza Chowdhury, a member of the Eid Jamat Committee, said all preparations have been completed to ensure a safe and organised environment for worshippers.
Prayer schedules
At Sadra Darbar Sharif, the first congregation will begin at 8:30 am at the Darbar field, led by Pir Zakaria Chowdhury Al Madani. A second jamat will follow at 9am at Sadra Hamidia Fazil Madrasa field, conducted by Pir Maulana Arif Chowdhury.
In Faridganj upazila, the primary congregation will be held at 8am at Toramunshirhat Bazar Central Jame Mosque, with Maulana Muhammad Abdur Rahman officiating. Another jamat will take place at 8:30 am at Tora Eidgah and Hafezia Madrasa field, led by Maulana Mo Barkat Ullah.
In Matlab North upazila, six jamats are scheduled, including one at Dewankandi Central Jame Mosque at 9:00 am under Khatib Maulana Ariful Islam.
Historical context
The tradition of aligning Eid and Ramadan with Arab nations was introduced in 1928 by the late Pir Maulana Ishak of Sadra Darbar Sharif, and continues among his followers across several districts.
Bakibillah Mishkat Chowdhury noted that all arrangements, including the purchase of sacrificial animals, have been finalised. Ahmed Reza Chowdhury expressed hope that hundreds of devout Muslims from surrounding areas would enhance the religious solemnity and joy of the occasion.
Participating areas
Hajiganj Upazila: Sadra, Someshpur, Olipur, Balakhal, Monihar, Pratapur, Basara
Faridganj Upazila: Lakshmipur, Kamta, Gallak, Bhulacho, Sonacho, Ubarampur, Uttoli, Munshirhat, Kaitara, Mulpara, Badarpur, Aitpara, Surangachail, Balithuba, Paikpara, Nurpur, Sachanmegh, Sholla, Hansa, Gobindpur
Matlab Upazila: Panchani, Baherchar Panchani, Sare Panchani, Dewankandi, Uttar Nedamdi, partial Luturdi, Amiyapur, Enayetnagar, Mathabhanga
Other areas: Various villages across Kachua and Shahrasti upazilas
The coordinated celebrations across these villages aim to bring communities together while maintaining traditional practices in accordance with international moon sightings.
