Thousands of Muslims return home after the annual Islamic congregation “Bishwa Ijtema”, held by the river Turag, in Tongi, Bangladesh. Nearly three million Muslim devotees raised their hands in prayer during this year’s Bishwa Ijtema. It is the second largest Muslim religious gathering in the world. Bangladesh. 2007.

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