'Bishwa Ijtema'

• 06 Jan 2020

• Bangladesh will hold the first phase of Bishwa Ijtema, the second largest congregation of Muslim community after Hajj, from January 10 to 12 next year in Dhaka. The second phase of the Ijtema will be held from January 17 to 19.
• Bishwa Ijtema is an annual event which is held on the bank of the Turag river at Tongi on the outskirts of Dhaka since 1967.
• Bishwa Ijtema means world congregation and it draws in Muslims from about 150 countries.
• It is a gathering that focuses on prayer and meditation and is not open for political discussions.