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    Look! Overcrowded train loaded with pilgrims for 'Bishwa Ijtema' in Bangladesh

    Bishwa Ijtema is considered the world’s second-largest Muslim gathering after hajj


    Published:  January 14, 2020 11:56 Christian Borbon, Senior Web Editor

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    Devotees climb on the rooftop of an overcrowded train to return home, after attending the final prayer of Bishwa Ijtema, which is considered the world’s second-largest Muslim gathering after Hajj. Image Credit: Reuters
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    A Muslim devotee jumps on to another train as he arrives along with others to take part in the Akheri Munajat, or final prayers, during the annual Muslim gathering ‘Biswa Ijtema’ in Tongi, some 30 kms north of Dhaka. Image Credit: Reuters
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    Thousands of muslims return home on an overcrowded train. Image Credit: Reuters
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    Thousands of devotees participate in Akheri Munajat of Bishwa Ijtema on the banks of the Turag River, in Tongi Image Credit: AP
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    Muslims return home on an overcrowded train, after attending the final prayer of Bishwa Ijtema. Image Credit: Reuters
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    Muslims from around the world perform Friday prayer on a makeshift bridge during Bishwa Ijtema, which is considered the world’s second-largest Muslim gathering after hajj, in Tongi. Image Credit: Reuters
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    Muslims from around the world perform prayer on the street during Bishwa Ijtema, which is considered the world’s second-largest Muslim gathering after hajj, in Tongi, on the outskirt of Dhaka. Image Credit: Reuters

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