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| The '''Bishwa Ijtema''', (]: '''বিশ্ব এজতেমা''') or ('''World Congregation''') is an annual '']'' Islamic movement congregation held at ], ] by the river ]. The event focuses on prayers and meditation and does not allow political discussion<ref name="reuters">; Reuters.CO.UK; February 2, 2007.</ref>. | The '''Bishwa Ijtema''', (]: '''বিশ্ব এজতেমা''') or ('''World Congregation''') is an annual '']'' Islamic movement congregation held at ], ] by the river ]. The event focuses on prayers and meditation and does not allow political discussion<ref name="reuters">; Reuters.CO.UK; February 2, 2007.</ref>. | ||
| I have came to know that this type of publicity of our work is not permissible by our elders. | |||
| The first meeting was reportedly held in ] <ref name="star">, The Daily Star, December 22, 2003.</ref> (although various sources indicate other dates for this) and continues to be organized by the Bangladesh Tablighi Jamaat. It lasts three days and is attended by over two million Muslims, making it the second largest congregation after the ] to ]. The local police estimated the number of attendees of 2007 ijtema to be 3 million<ref>; The Associated Press Published: February 3, 2007</ref>. The program concludes with the ''Akheri Munajat'', or final prayer. The tradition of ''Ijtema'' was initiated by an ]n savant named Maulana Ilyas and began as a small group of religious-minded individuals gathering at a local mosque. For forty-one years Tongi has been the chosen location, although similar programs are held on a lesser scale in other countries. The ''Ijtema'' is non-political, and therefore perhaps it draws people of all persuasion. Prayer is held for the spiritual adulation, exaltation and welfare of the Muslims community. This immensely popular program gives the people of Bangladesh an opportunity to interact with Muslims from other countries and is commonly attended by prominent political figures. | |||
| -Mustafa Kamal | |||
| The congregation takes place at an area comprising 160 acres of land (0.25 square mile). Devotees from approximately 80 countries, including the host country, Bangladesh, attend the three-day Ijtema seeking divine blessings from ]. In recent years, over seven thousands foreign delegates attend the congregatation each year. Special rates are provided by Bangladesh Biman's world wonder fund. | |||
| P.A. to Prof. Sanaullah Khan | |||
| Email: profsu_khan@reiffmail.com | |||
| Despite the large number of devotees living within a confined space, generally there is very few problems of sanitation, cooking, and internal movements. It is believed to be possible because of the minimalist approach adopted by the devotees. Devotees have reduced their own requirements and developed a respect for others' requirements. | |||
| ahmustafakamal@rediffmail.com | |||
| ] revived the Tabligh movement in ] at ] of Uttar Pradesh, ] and at the same time organized regional congregation or Ijtema. In course of time, Ijtema movement spread throughout the subcontinent and also influenced other regions. After the ] in ], three Ijtema centres developed in three parts of the subcontinent - India, ] and ]. Biswa Ijtema at Tongi is the annual Tabligh congregation of the current Bangladesh (East Pakistan before 1971). In addition to Tongi, Ijtemas are now held in ], Pakistan and ], India. However, in terms of popular attendance, the Tongi Ijtema is the largest of all these congregations. | |||
| In 2008, the event had to be cut short to only one day due to rain and cold weather which left three attendees dead.<ref></ref> | |||
| ==References== | |||
| {{reflist}} | |||
| ==External links== | |||
| *; February 2, 2007 | |||
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The Bishwa Ijtema, (Bangla: বিশ্ব এজতেমা) or (World Congregation) is an annual Tablighi Jamaat Islamic movement congregation held at Tongi, Bangladesh by the river Turag. The event focuses on prayers and meditation and does not allow political discussion.
I have came to know that this type of publicity of our work is not permissible by our elders.
-Mustafa Kamal
P.A. to Prof. Sanaullah Khan
Email: profsu_khan@reiffmail.com
ahmustafakamal@rediffmail.com
- Millions of Muslims gather in Bangladesh; Reuters.CO.UK; February 2, 2007.