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Bangladesh
/ Travel Information / Celebrations
Bangladesh
possesses an ancient socio-cultural heritage. Culture is a unique
blend of traditional values, customs and external influences.
Some of its customs and traditions are rooted in prehistorically,
others are relatively recent.
Anniversaries,
Fairs and Festivals play an important part in the social life
of ordinary Bengalee. The biggest religious festival is Eid-ul-Fitr.
Other Muslim Festivals include Eid-ul-Azha, Eid-e-Miladunnabi,
Muharram and Shah-e-harat. Widely celebrated festivals of other
communities include Durga Puja of the Hindus, Christmas of the
Christians and Buddha Purnima of the Buddhists. Among the non-religious
festivals, Bengali New Year's Day (Pahela Baishakh), Language
Martyrs' Day, National Mourning Day, Independence Day and Victory
Day are celebrated nationwide.
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