British Broadcasting Corporation


Languages
Page last updated at 12:30 GMT, Friday, 30 January 2009

Muslims flock to mass prayer

Advertisement

The world's second largest annual gathering of Muslims has begun in Bangladesh.

More than two million devotees are expected to attend the Biswa Ijtema in the build-up to the main day of prayer on Sunday.

Mark Dummett joined the crowds just north of Dhaka.

Story Tools

PRODUCTS & SERVICES

Explore the BBC

This page is best viewed in an up-to-date web browser with style sheets (CSS) enabled. While you will be able to view the content of this page in your current browser, you will not be able to get the full visual experience. Please consider upgrading your browser software or enabling style sheets (CSS) if you are able to do so.
Americas Africa Europe Middle East South Asia Asia Pacific