Editorial
Supplication on the bank of Turag
Message of peace and solidarity goes out
The first phase of the annual congregations of Muslims on the banks of the Turag, known as the Biswa Ijtema, the second largest after the Hajj, ended the day before with the Akheri Munajaat, or the concluding prayer. It was attended reportedly by more than 2 million devotees, 15000 of who came from abroad from a large number of countries. And thanks to the electronic media which made it possible for millions others to participate without having to be physically present there. The participants, organisers and the thousands of volunteers deserve thanks for conducting the event without any disruption.
Over the years the number of devotees has become so unmanageably large that the organisers have been forced to organise the events in two slots since the last two years. And that only goes to show the religious fervour, the deep commitment of the people to religion, religious values and religious way of life, that motivate them to participate in the event disregarding the hardships entailed in it.
The annual congregation, also known as the World Muslims' Congregation, being held every year since 1946, is more than just a ritual gathering. The period of three days of the congregation is spent on sermons on the Quran, its explication and the ways to shape our lives and activities according to the scripture and the teachings of the Holy Prophet (PBUH). It in a way motivates people to the ways of the religion and propagates the message of peace and harmony.
And it is on this very pious hope for peace and harmony, not only for the Muslim Ummah but also for the whole world that the 3-day meet concluded. And we would like to add our hopes and wishes that the solidarity expressed at the Ijtema gathering would be reflected both in our national and personal lives.
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