The 24th Azimushshan Ghausul Azam Jilani Conference was held in West Betagi of Rangunia upazila in Chattogram with religious solemnity and various programmes marking the observance of Fateha-e-Yazdaham. The event was organised by the West Betagi (No. 1) branch of Gausia Committee Bangladesh with the support of local residents and expatriates.

The religious programme was held on Sunday (October 4) at the field adjacent to the shrine of Hazrat Malek Shah (RA) in West Betagi. A large number of religious-minded people, Islamic scholars, local residents and distinguished individuals attended the conference.

According to the organisers, several religious programmes were arranged as part of the observance of Fateha-e-Yazdaham. These included Khatme Quran, Khatme Gausia Sharif and Zikir-e-Mustafa Mahfil. The programmes focused on religious learning, spiritual purification and the importance of Islamic values in personal and social life.

The conference was inaugurated by Maulana Muhammad Giasuddin Chatgami, Khatib of West Betagi Jame Mosque. Following the inauguration, the main activities of the conference began.

Maulana Muhammad Golamur Rahman Ashraf Shah, Sajjadanishin of Darbar-e-Betagi Astana Sharif, presided over the programme. Maulana Elias Nuri, Principal of Betagi Rahmania Jameul Ulum Senior Madrasa, attended the conference as the chief guest.

The discussion session was conducted by Muhammad Arifur Rahman Riyad, president of the organisation. Syed Hasan Azhari, Khatib of Ghausul Azam Railway Jame Mosque in Shahjahanpur, Dhaka, delivered the keynote speech.

In his speech, he discussed the importance of religious values, spiritual purification, moral qualities, peace and harmony in society. He also emphasised the need to apply Islamic teachings and ethical principles in everyday life.

Mufti Maulana Mukhtar Ahmad Razvi, Organising Secretary of Rabeta-e-Ulama-e-Ahle Sunnat Bangladesh, attended the conference as a special speaker. He highlighted the importance of acquiring religious knowledge, following the guidance of Islamic scholars and maintaining mutual harmony and brotherhood in society.

The organisers said that the local branch of Gausia Committee Bangladesh has long been involved in various religious and social activities in West Betagi. They said such programmes provide an opportunity to increase religious awareness among local people and introduce the younger generation to Islamic culture and traditions.

Local residents as well as religious-minded people from different areas attended the conference. The area surrounding the shrine took on a festive atmosphere during the programme. Necessary arrangements were also made by the organisers for the guests and participants.

Alongside religious discussions, the programme included various forms of worship and prayers. Participants joined the Khatme Quran and Khatme Gausia Sharif programmes. A large number of devotees also participated in the Zikir-e-Mustafa Mahfil, according to the organisers.

At the conclusion of the conference, Salam was presented by Maulana Muhammad Mustafa Kamal, former president of the West Betagi (No. 1) branch of Gausia Committee Bangladesh. The conference subsequently concluded with prayers and other religious formalities.

The organisers expressed hope that such religious programmes would continue in the future and contribute to the promotion of Islamic education, morality, mutual harmony and humanitarian values at the local level.