1st phase of Ijtema ends with Akheri Munujat

The first phase of Biswa Ijtema on the bank of river Turag ended on Sunday (February 4) with Akheri Munujat (Final prayer).

The Akheri Munujat began at 9am and ended at 9:22am.

Maulana Hafez Zobair Ahmad, leader of Bangladesh Tabligh Jamaat and head imam of Kakrail Jame Masjid in Dhaka, conducted the prayer.

Thousands of devotees sought mercy from Almighty Allah raising their hands for divine forgiveness, blessings for peace and prosperity of the Muslim ummah. They also prayed for the country’s welfare.

Earlier in the morning after the Fajr prayer, Pakistani Tabligh leader Ziaul Huq delivered the sermon, which was translated into Bangla by Bangladeshi Maulana Nurul Rahman.

So far, 14 elderly devotees have died on the Ijtema ground. Of them, four died on Saturday night.

The second phase of Ijtema will be held from February 9-11.