In a remarkable display of faith and unity, Tongi becomes the epicenter as Bangladesh witnesses its largest Jummah congregation during the Bishwa Ijtema.
Maulana Zubair Ahmad, a revered religious leader, delivered a powerful Jummah sermon at precisely 1:36 pm, leading the expansive congregational prayer at 1:46 pm.
Beyond the local devotees who flocked to Tongi, Muslims from across Gazipur and nearby regions gathered at the Ijtema venue to partake in the sacred Friday prayers.
As noon approached, the 160-acre Ijtema ground in Tongi overflowed, and the surrounding areas, including the Dhaka-Mymensingh highway, Kamarpara Road, and both sides of the Turag River, transformed into a sea of worshipers.
The scene exuded unity and devotion, with attendees utilizing prayer rugs, newspapers, and jute bags to secure a space for their prayers. The Dhaka-Mymensingh highway witnessed a temporary suspension of traffic due to the overwhelming turnout.
International participation added to the grandeur, with over 2,000 individuals from 47 different countries joining their Bangladeshi counterparts for the monumental Jummah prayers.
Around the Ijtema Maidan in Tongi, the ambiance was vibrant as women prepared for the prayer in designated areas.
The post-Jummah sermons featured Maulana Khatib of Jordan, Hafez Maulana Zubair of Bangladesh after Asr, and India’s Maulana Ahmad Lat after Maghrib, promising a diverse and spiritually enriching experience for all attendees. Tongi proudly hosts the largest Jummah congregation in Bangladesh during this grand Bishwa Ijtema.
