Eid celebrated in Kokrajhar
Thousands of Islam devotees from various parts of greater Fakiragram area thronged the Magurmari Idgah ground to take part inctge Eid-ul-Fitre prayer on the last day Ramadan celebration today in Kokrajhar.
Peoples from all walks of life of Islam devotees come out to the ground and took part in the Idd prayer session seeking peace and integration among all sections of society in the region.
Peoples of Islam religion, who are in financial sound donated rice, finance to the very poor families on the day of Idd and prayed for a healthy and United society.
Motiar Rahman, organiser of the Eid-ul-Fitre celebration in the area said that the devotees today prayed for peace and integrity.
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