| Birthday of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman | |
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| Official name | Birth anniversary of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman |
| Also called | Bangabandhu's birthday |
| Observed by | Bangladesh |
| Type | National |
| Significance | Honours Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, founder and the first president of Bangladesh |
| Date | 17 March |
| Frequency | Annual |
| First time | 1967 |
| Related to | National Children's Day |
The birthday of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, commonly known as Bangabandhu's birthday, is a public holiday in Bangladesh observed annually on 17 March to celebrate the birthday of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, (also known as Bangabandhu, lit. 'friend of Bengal') the founder of Bangladesh and former president of Awami League.
A major holiday, commemorations for Bangabandhu began during his lifetime in 1967, and have continued ever since. The event is primarily observed by the government and the citizens of the country where the national flag is hoisted at major architectural structures such as private and public buildings.