AhlulBayt News Agency

source : World Bulletin
Saturday

25 January 2014

8:30:00 PM
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3 Million Muslims Gathered in Bangladesh

An approximately 3 million Muslims are gathering in Bangladesh for the Bishwa Ijtema, otherwise known as the Global Congregation or Meeting, preparing for three days of worship and Islamic knowledge.

(Ahlul Bayt News Agency) - An approximately 3 million Muslims are gathering in Bangladesh for the Bishwa Ijtema, otherwise known as the Global Congregation or Meeting, preparing for three days of worship and Islamic knowledge. Every year since 1946, millions of Muslims from over 150 difference countries have been attending the congregation in the city of Tongi, just north of the capital Dhaka, for the three day event.The gathering is organized by the Tablighi Jamaat.As usual, it is expected to bring big business to the city of Tongi, where merchants also gather to sell their goods to visitors and reach out to new markets.Launched on Friday, January 24, the three day long Ijtema will conclude with final prayer today./149