It's New Year Eve in Bengal
By Xavier Bage
@franxav (14533)
India
April 14, 2026 10:56am CST
You might find it strange but it's very true for us in Bengal. Tomorrow will be the first day of the Bengali new year 1433. The day is popularly known as " Poila Boisakh", meaning 1st Boishakh. Boisakh is the first month of the Bengali year. Though it's not celebrated with big show of fireworks or fanfare like January 1, it's a joyful day and comes with enough internal family and community cultural activities.
It's a holiday and we will definitely have some special food on the table! And with plateful of Bengali sweets!!
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6 responses
@Shivram59 (49158)
• India
21 Apr
Yes, I know. In most parts of India Chaitra is the first month of the year, and the Hindu New Year begins on the full moon day of Chairs. It's called the Varsh Pratipada.
@JudyEv (378656)
• Rockingham, Australia
15 Apr
Enjoy your special day. Special days always seem to come with special food.
@just4him (322955)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
15 Apr
Happy New Year. I hope it will be a good year for you and your family.
@Deepizzaguy (120632)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
15 Apr
Enjoy celebrating your holiday in your homeland.
