Bangladesh Eid Al Fitr 2025

When is it Celebrated?

It is celebrated annyally on 1st Shawwal (Islamic calendar).

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Purpose

To celebrate spiritual renewal and share Ramadan's blessings.

How Is It Celebrated?

The day begins with Eidgah prayers where millions stand shoulder-to-shoulder in open fields. Dhaka's National Eid Congregation at Sholakia hosts over 500,000 worshippers. Families then indulge in:

• Shemai (vermicelli pudding) breakfasts
• Biryani feasts with beef rezala
• Neighborhood Eidi (gift money) exchanges

Unique Traditions

• Chand Raat moon-sighting bazaars the night before
• Firni pudding served in clay bowls
• Mehndi competitions for intricate hand art

Modern Twists

• Digital Eidi via mobile banking
• #EidLook Instagram fashion shows
• Virtual iftar reunions for diaspora families

History

Introduced by 13th-century Sufi missionaries, blended with Bengali harvest festivals.

Focus

Community bonding and gratitude.

Activities

• Visiting ancestral villages
• Orphanage feast sponsorships
• Charity clothing drives

Facts

• 8 million leave Dhaka for hometowns.
• 22,000 kg of beef cooked in Dhaka alone.
• Special Eid trains add 200+ carriages.

Modern Celebrations

Drone light shows spelling "Eid Mubarak"; eco-friendly glitter mehndi.