Bangladesh, West Bengal, Tripura, Jharkhand, and Assam all celebrate this day. Pohela Boishakh will be observed this year on April 15.
Bengali New Year (Pôhela Boishakh)
Bengali New Year: This is how Bengalis greet one another on Pohela Boishakh: Shubho Nobo Borsho. Shubho Nobo Borsho translates literally to “Happy New Year” Pohela Boishakh is the name given to the first day of the Bengali new year, the first day of the month of Baisakh. Bangladesh, West Bengal, Tripura, Jharkhand, and Assam all celebrate this day. Pohela Boishakh will be observed this year on April 15.
On Pohela Boishakh, the day begins early with house cleaning and donning new clothes. Some individuals perform their rituals at a nearby temple. Families and acquaintances gather for a vegetarian and non-vegetarian feast to commemorate the holiday. On this day, greetings and treats are exchanged between relatives and cherished ones.
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