People in about 50 villages in Chandpur will celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr on Thursday (May 13th).
For decades, they have been celebrating Ramadan and Eid in harmony with the Arab world. Villages celebrating Eid in advance in Chandpur - Sadra, Balakhal, Manihar, Alipur, Barakul, Shameshpur, Jhankani, Ramchandrapur, Pratapur, Belchon, Uvarampur, Surangchal and Gobindpur of Hajiganj upazila.
Faridganj Upazila: Shachanmegh, Bigha, Bachpara, Khila, Ortali, Balithuba, Sholla, Rupsha, Goalvaor, Koraitali, Noarhat, Bashara, Fonisair, Kamta, Paikpara, Kaitara, Toramunsirhat, Mulpara.
Matlab Upazila- Ashwinpur, Nayergaon, Panchani, Dashani, Mohanpur, Ekhlaspur and Beltali and a few villages of Shaharasti and Kachua Upazila.
