| Shakrain Festival | |
|---|---|
 Fire work during the festival | |
| Also called | Poush Sangkranti |
| Type | Traditional |
| Date | January 14 or 15 |
Shakrain Festival (Bengali: সাকরাইন; also known as Kite Festival and Ghuri Utsob) is an annual Bengali celebration in Dhaka, Bangladesh, observed with the flying of kites.[1] The celebration is uniquely celebrated by the Bengali Muslim Dhakaiya community based on Old Dhaka. It occurs at the end of Poush, the ninth month of the Bengali calendar (January 14 or 15 on a leap year, according to the Gregorian calendar). The festival coincides with the holiday of Poush Sankranti[1] This day is known as Poush Sankranti (Bengali: পৌষ সংক্রান্তি; End of Poush).[2]
Shakrain Festival is one of the oldest annual festivals of Bangladesh. It is a famous and a significant event in Bangladeshi culture. It is the symbol of unity and friendship in Bangladesh.
- ^ a b "Shakrain festival". The Daily Star. 19 January 2011. Retrieved 16 January 2012.
- ^ "Tales of Shakrain". Dhaka Tribune. 2019-01-12. Retrieved 2022-03-16.