The West Bengal government moved Kolkata’s main Eid congregation from the city’s historic Red Road to the Brigade Parade Ground, ending a 48-year tradition. The prayer gathering took place under tight security with drone surveillance, watchtowers, and a large police presence. The Eid prayers began at 8:32 a.m. and concluded at 8:44 a.m., with thousands of worshippers attending.
Authorities stated that the decision was part of a policy to avoid closing major city roads for religious events, aiming to reduce public inconvenience. Historically, the Kolkata Khilafat Committee had organized Eid prayers at the Shaheed Minar area until 1976, before shifting to Red Road in 1977 due to flooding. Since then, Red Road had hosted both major Eid congregations every year until 2025.
Many attendees said they faced no difficulty praying at the new venue, though some expressed concern that heavy rain before future Eids could complicate arrangements. The event also featured the hoisting of the national flag as a key symbol of the celebration.
আমার দেশ অনলাইন প্রকাশ : ২৮ মে ২০২৬, ১৯: ৪৩ কলকাতার দীর্ঘ ৪৮ বছরের প্রথা ভেঙে এবার ঈদের প্রধান জামাত অনুষ্ঠিত হলো ব্রিগেড প্যারেড গ্রাউন্ডে। এতদিন শহরের ঐতিহ্যবাহী রেড রোডে ঈদের নামাজ অনুষ্ঠিত হলেও এবার সেই আয়োজন সরিয়ে নেওয়া হয়েছে ব্রিগেডে। সকাল থেকে
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