First phase of Bishwa Ijtema begins 10-12 Jan

The first phase of Bishwa Ijtema, the second largest congregation of Muslim community after Hajj, will be held from 10 to 12 January and the second phase from 17 to 19 January next year, reports BSS.

The decision was taken today at a preparation meeting for holding the Bishwa Ijtema at the home ministry conference room , said state minister for religious affairs Sheikh Md Abdullah told BSS.

home minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal chaired the meeting while state minister for religious affairs Sheikh Md Abdullah and state minister for youth and sports Md Zahid Ahsan Russel were present in the meeting.

Representatives of two factions of Tabligh Jamaat also attended it.

Akheri Munajat of the first phase will be held on 12 January and the second phase on 19 January.