Sun News Desk: The first phase of three-day Biswa Ijtema, the second largest congregation of Muslims after Hajj, began on the bank of Turag River in Gazipur's Tongi on Friday.

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The congregation started with the a'mbayan (general sermons) of Maulana Ziaul Haque after Fajr prayers.

In the afternoon, Jummah prayers, the biggest in memory, were held at the Ijtema ground. Maulana Zobair, leader of a section of Tabligh Jamaat, led the prayers.

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However, the first phase of Bishwa Ijtema will end on January 15 while the second phase will be held on January 20-22.

Noted that Tabligh Jamaat has been organising the congregation at the venue since 1967.

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In 2011, it divided Ijtema into two phases to accommodate a large number of attendees.

The second phase of Ijtema will be held from January 20 to 22 this year.

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