1st chapter of Biswa Ijtema to begin on 2 February

Biswa Ijtema is one of the biggest congregations of Muslims in the world.File photo

The first phase of Bishwa Ijtema will begin on the bank of the Turag River at Tongi, on the outskirts of the city, on 2 February.

Confirming the matter to BSS, Ijtema Chief Coordinator Md Mahfuzur Rahman said the followers of Maulana Zubairul Hasan Kandhlawi will join the first phase of Bishwa Ijtema to be held from 2 to 4 February.

With the participation of the supporters of Maulana Saad Kandhalvi, the second phase of the Ijtema will be held at the same venue from 9 to 11 February.