23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest People
Collective Prayer and Supplication (Munajat) during Eid Congregation

This is an image capturing a moment of collective prayer (Munajat) following an Eid congregation (Eid Jama'at), featuring a large assembly of Muslim worshippers. In the foreground, an elderly religious scholar or Imam, wearing a white robe and a green turban, is seen leading the heartfelt supplication with his hands raised, his face displaying deep reverence and emotion. Hundreds of men, boys, and some children wearing various styles of caps (topi/kufi) are visible in the background, all participating in the same prayer posture. The worshippers are sitting on colorful mats or carpets in an open field, characteristic of large religious gatherings, likely in a South Asian country like Bangladesh. The scene powerfully illustrates a moment of spiritual unity and devotion.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 04.2024
Date Uploaded: 12.2025
Photo Location: Dinajpur, Bangladesh
Copyright: © Shah md. Shahidul islam Shahi