The new mosque’s imam, Abdul Motaleb, said the persecution of the hijra community goes against his faith. “They are like any other people created by Allah,” he said.

“We all are human beings. Maybe some are men, some are women, but all are human. Allah revealed the holy Quran for all, so everyone has the right to pray, no one can be denied."

“Allah revealed the holy Quran for all, so everyone has the right to pray, no one can be denied.”{ai:summary}<p>Excluded hijras find solace in Bangladesh's first transgender mosque near Mymensingh. Hijras rejoice over exclusive place for prayer and designated cemetery. The community continues to face backlash and lack of rights in the country.   #society</p>

Bangladesh opens first mosque for ‘third gender’ hijra community

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