23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Drone/Aerial
The prayer on the road.

Every year, at the conclusion of the World Ijtema in Dhaka, Bangladesh, millions of Muslim devotees from around the globe gather to participate in this significant event. Recognized as the second-largest religious congregation in the Muslim world, the 2025 World Ijtema was held in three phases. An estimated 500,000 devotees attended the first phase, while the second phase welcomed approximately 1,023 international pilgrims from 49 countries. I was fortunate to document this remarkable commemoration of faith and devotion.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 01.2025
Date Uploaded: 10.2025
Photo Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh
Camera: FC8482
Copyright: © Md. Arifuzzaman