Pohela Boishakh

The first day of the Bengali calendar, which is also the official calendar of Bangladesh, is Pohela Boishakh. Bengalis of all major faiths commemorate this event on 14 April in Bangladesh and 15 April in Indian states.

Pohela Boishakh's origins may be traced back to Mughal dominance in this region, as well as Akbar's announcement of tax collecting reforms. This makes it one of the most famous festivals in Bangladesh.

Processions, fairs, and family time are all part of the festivities. "Shubho Noboborsho," which literally means "Happy New Year," is the customary Bengali greeting for the new year. In Bangladesh, the Mangal Shobhajatra festival is held. This festival, produced by the Faculty of Fine Arts, University of Dhaka, was designated as a cultural treasure of mankind by UNESCO in 2016.

Date: April 14th or April 15th