Preparations for this year's Eid procession are going on in full swing, according to Asif Mahmud Sajib Bhuiyan, the Adviser for Local Government, Rural Development, and Cooperatives. In a Facebook post on Wednesday evening, he reassured the public that arrangements were progressing rapidly despite time constraints.
"Preparations for the Eid procession are in full swing. Despite time constraints, the Local Government Division, the Ministry of Culture, and the Dhaka North City Corporation are working tirelessly day and night," he stated. Adding a touch of intrigue, he further wrote, "Even the 'Airavat' (elephant) will be part of the procession. Will you be joining?"
The upcoming Eid celebrations in Dhaka North are expected to be larger and more elaborate than in the previous years. Addressing a press conference at Buriganga Conference Room in capital's Nagar Bhaban on Sunday, Adviser Asif Mahmud confirmed that the Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) will organize the Eid congregation for northern Dhaka residents at the old Trade Fair ground in Agargaon. Authorities estimate that the venue will accommodate hundreds of thousands of worshippers for the Eid prayers.
Following the prayers, a grand Eid procession will be brought out, designed to reflect the traditions of the Sultanate and Mughal eras. This year's celebrations will also feature an Eid Fair and cultural programmes, introducing a new and elaborate style of festivities aimed at enhancing the post-fascist era's celebratory spirit.
