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The Bishwa Ijtema Bengla, meaning Global Congregation is an annual gathering of Muslims in Tongi, by the banks of the River Turag, in the outskirts of Dhaka, Bangladesh. It is now the largest Islamic congregation at 6 Million; easily surpassing the second largest now being Hajj which was formerly the largest Islamic congregation at 4 million and 5 million. It is one of the largest peaceful gatherings in the world. Tongi, Bangladesh on January 12, 2020.
The Bishwa Ijtema Bengla, meaning Global Congregation is an annual gathering of Muslims in Tongi, by the banks of the River Turag, in the outskirts of Dhaka, Bangladesh. It is now the largest Islamic congregation at 6 Million; easily surpassing the second largest now being Hajj which was formerly the largest Islamic congregation at 4 million and 5 million. It is one of the largest peaceful gatherings in the world. Tongi, Bangladesh on January 12, 2020.
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