President Mohammed Shahabuddin and his spouse Rebeka Sultana will exchange greetings with the cross-section of people at Bangabhaban on the occasion of the holy Eid-ul-Fitr, the biggest religious festival of Muslims, likely to be celebrated on Thursday.

"The president will offer his Eid-ul-Fitr prayers at the National Eidgah in front of the High Court in the capital at 8:30am...He will also exchange Eid greetings with people of all classes at Bangabhaban from 10am to 11:30am," President's Press Secretary Md Joynal Abedin told BSS on Tuesday afternoon.

He added, "The president will also convey his Eid greetings to the countrymen through media at the Credentials Hall of the Bangabhaban here."

The head of the state will exchange Eid greetings with people of all classes and professions, including distinguished personalities, senior politicians, judges, poets, litterateurs, writers, journalists, teachers, intellectuals, diplomats, and civil and military officials.

As many as 1,500 distinguished personalities and people were invited to Bangabhaban on the occasion. They will be entertained with delicious food items in a traditional manner.

After the ceremony, the president will spend his time with family members at the presidential palace.