Tarique Rahman's Eid: Kingston Prayer, Greetings Event Abandons

Senior BNP leader Tarique Rahman will observe Eid prayers on Sunday morning near his residence in Kingston, London, as is his custom.

UK BNP President MA Malik informed Daily Dazzling Dawn on Saturday that Mr. Rahman will pray Eid prayers at Kingston Jame Mosque, or, weather permitting, in a nearby open ground.

However, it has been reported that no Eid greetings will be exchanged, despite both Begum Khaleda Zia and Tarique Rahman being in London.

UK BNP President MA Malik stated that they were unable to secure a large enough venue on short notice, which led to the cancellation of the Eid greetings exchange.

It is understood that, despite the community's interest, including party leaders and activists, the party's high command decided against hosting the greetings exchange due to several factors, including Begum Khaleda Zia's health, potential overcrowding, and the desire to avoid any disorder.

In a poignant reunion, former Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Begum Khaleda Zia, celebrated Eid-ul-Fitr with her family in London, marking the first time in ten years they have shared this festive occasion. The gathering, a source of immense joy for the family, brought together Zia, her son Tarique Rahman, his family, and the family of her late son, Arafat Rahman Koko.

Prior to this, in September 2015, after approximately eight years, she celebrated Eid with her family members. Khaleda Zia, Tarique Rahman, and Dr. Zubaida Rahman exchanged Eid greetings at the Eid greeting exchange ceremony organized by the United Kingdom BNP in London on September 25, 2015. Then, in 2017, Khaleda Zia celebrated Eid-ul-Azha in London.