Dhaka, March 18 -- ul-Fitr congregation will be held at the National Eidgah at 8:30 am on the day of Eid-ul-Fitr while five separate congregations are scheduled at Baitul Mukarram National Mosque.

Subject to moon sighting, Eid-ul-Fitr is expected to be celebrated in Bangladesh on March 20 or 21.

Extensive cleaning, erection of pandals and enhanced security measures have been completed across the vast grounds in preparation for the main Eid congregation.

Mufti Muhammad Abdul Malek, Khatib of Baitul Mukarram National Mosque, will lead the prayers at the National Eidgah with Dr. Maulana Md. Abu Saleh Patwary, Mufassir of Islamic Foundation serving as the alternate imam, said a press release of Islamic Foundation.

At Baitul Mukarram Natio...