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The Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) is completely prepared to welcome the President, cabinet members, diplomats and other important persons and the people of Dhaka to the main Eid congregation at the National Eidgah Maidan, said DSCC mayor Sheikh Fazle Noor Taposh, reports UNB.
A total of 35,000 devotees (male and female) can offer prayers at the main Eid-jamaat (congregation) to be held at Jatiya Eidgah Maidan on Eid day, he said while talking to journalist after visiting the overall preparatory activities of the Eidgah on Thursday.
Inviting everyone to offer prayers at the National Eidgah, Taposh said that there will be separate arrangements for women to say prayers.
A separate gate has also been installed for the exit in the maidan to avoid rush of worshipers, he said.
He added that special measures have also been taken to handle water-logging in case of any sudden rain or storm.
He also said that an arrangement of safe drinking water has been made so that no one suffers amid the ongoing heat-wave sweeping the country.
Besides, the authorities concerned have kept adequate fans and medical support to tackle emergency situations.