The 5 most popular festivals in Bangladesh

Bangladesh is a South Asian country which is located in the Bay of Bengal. It is home to the mangrove forest, the largest forest in the world. Other than the natural part, the country is also full of colorful celebrations and celebrates numerous festivals that are categorized into different categories, such as religious festivals, cultural festivals, and national festivals. With the different festivals, the people there celebrate their faith, liberty, and natural achievements. Read this post, and you will get all the required information about the festivals in Bangladesh. Some of the famous festivals are Eid ul Fitr, eid ul Adha, Durga puja, buddha Purnima, and Christmas. So read the detailed information about the same. 

Eid Ul Fitr: It is the most joyful occasion and the biggest Muslim festival celebrated in Bangladesh and the world by Muslims with their family and friends at the end of Ramadan, the month of fasting. The festival is celebrated in such an amazing way that even non-Muslims would like to join the celebration. Many Muslims gather and offer the Eid prayers at the Eidgah, and they also share good food with their family and friends. Government offices and most of the businesses are closed during this holiday. 

Eid Ul Adha: Eid Ul Adha is also a famous and second biggest religious festival in Bangladesh. Muslims celebrate the festival by distributing meat amongst the people and chanting the takbir out loud on the first day before the Eid prayers. After the prayers are held over the three days, they are considered an essential part of this important Islamic festival. If asked about the origin of the Eid ul Adha, it is said that the prophet of Islam, Muhammad, is said to have said, "It is a tradition that has come down to us from Abraham. So, it honors the willingness of Ibrahim to sacrifice his son Ismail as an act of obedience to god's command. 

Durga Puja: It is celebrated as a national holiday in the country. It is known as the 'Bijoya Dashmi' and is the largest Hindu festival in Bangladesh. The festival is celebrated with great grandeur, joy, and enjoyment. It is celebrated in the pandals, which are erected all over the country. It is the five days of the festival when the devotees of goddess Durga offer prayers and seek blessings from the goddess. During the puja, goddess Saraswati, Lakshmi, and the lords Ganesha and Kartikeya are worshiped by the devotees. People gather and celebrate this beautiful festival with all excitement and faith. 

Buddha Purnima: It is a religious festival and is the biggest day for the Buddhist community in Bangladesh. It is believed that on this day, the three most important events of the Buddha's life took place: his birth, his attaining enlightenment, and his death. Buddha Purnima is observed on the full moon of Boishakh, the first month of the Bangla calendar, with great enthusiasm and the various attractive rituals and cultural performances that are held there. So yes, you can visit this region at the time of Buddha Purnima, and you will be able to witness the mesmerizing beauty and get the opportunity to experience the indigenous lifestyle.

Christmas: Christmas is also known as the 'Borodin' or 'Bara din,' which means the big day. The people there wish each other Merry Christmas as 'shubho in Bengali. It is said that the roots of Christianity in the region of Bangladesh were brought by European traders and missionaries centuries ago. At the festival, the kids receive money or toys from adults, and people greet each other with Subho Boro din (Greetings of the Great Day). the people also use the banana trees and leaves to decorate during the festival.

What festival is the most famous?

Pohela Boishakh is one of the most famous cultural festivals of Bangladesh, also known as the Bengali New Year. It is celebrated on the 14th of April each year and is very famous because it marks the beginning of the year of the Bengali calendar. The occasion is filled with joy, cultural activities, and people in traditional costumes. During this, the mela is also held, where you will witness the vibrancy and diversity of the country, including things like food, music, and dance, which attracts thousands of visitors. Its celebration begins at sunrise and continues till evening. So if you want to experience all this, you can visit the place at the same time. 

What is the best time to visit Bangladesh?

The best time to visit Bangladesh is from October to March, as the weather is generally dry and cool. You should avoid visiting Bangladesh during the month of June to September as the heavy rains and flooding in some areas 

Conclusion: This was all the information about some national festivals of Bangladesh and other most important and popular festivals in Bangladesh. You can visit the place accordingly during the festival if you want to experience the culture and enjoy with the people