Eid-ul-Fitr celebrated across Bangladesh
Eid-ul-Fitr, one of the biggest religious festivals of the Muslims, was celebrated across Bangladesh with due solemnity, fervour and joy on Monday...
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Eid-ul-Fitr tomorrow if moon sighted today
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