What is Pohela Boishakh?
Q: What is Pohela Boishakh?
A: Pohela Boishakh is the first day of the Bengali calendar, celebrated as Bengali New Year in Bangladesh and the Indian state of West Bengal.
Q: When is Pohela Boishakh celebrated?
A: Pohela Boishakh is celebrated on 14th April in Bangladesh and 15th April in other places.
Q: Where is Pohela Boishakh celebrated?
A: Pohela Boishakh is celebrated in Bangladesh, the Indian state of West Bengal, and Bengali communities in other places like Assam, Tripura, Jharkhand and Odisha.
Q: Is Pohela Boishakh a national holiday in Bangladesh?
A: Yes, Pohela Boishakh is a national holiday in Bangladesh.
Q: What does Pohela mean in Bengali?
A: In Bengali, Pohela means ‘first’.
Q: What are Boishakhi fairs?
A: Boishakhi fairs are fairs that are held in many parts of Bangladesh during Pohela Boishakh. Various agricultural products, traditional handicrafts, toys, cosmetics, as well as various kinds of food and sweets are sold at these fairs. The fairs also provide entertainment, with singers and dancers presenting folk songs.
Q: What are some of the attractions of Boishakhi fairs?
A: Some of the attractions of Boishakhi fairs are puppet shows, merry-go-rounds, and other forms of entertainment.
