| 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.[2] 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).[3]
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.
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