Pohela Boshakh, also known Bengali New Year or NoboborIt is a vibrant and culturally important festival celebrated by Bengalis around the world. In 2025, Pohela Biskh falls on Tuesday, 15 AprilIn India, and Monday, 14 AprilIn BangladeshThis day marks the beginning of the Bengali calendar year and is observed with enthusiasm and traditional customs.
Pohela boishkh date 2025
India (West Bengal, Tripura, Assam): Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Bangladesh: Monday, April 14, 2025
Differences arise due to variation in regional rearing of Bengali calendar. In India, this festival is celebrated on 15 April, while in Bangladesh, it is seen on 14 April.
History and importance
The origin of Pohela Boishkh returned to the Mughal era. Emperor Akbar introduced the Bengali solar calendar to standardize the tax collection in the 16th century, aligning it with the agricultural cycle. This calendar starts from the month of Biskh, making Pohela Boishkh first day of the new year.
Over time, Pohela Bosakh developed with a fiscal reform in a cultural and social festival. It is a symbol of renewal, prosperity and rich cultural heritage of Bengali people.
How Pohela Boishkh is celebrated
1. Traditional rituals
morning prayer: Devotees visit temples to pray for prosperity and welfare.
Haalkhata function: Traders open new account books and invite customers with sweets, symbolizing a new beginning.
2. Cultural celebration
Mangal Shobhajatra: In Dhaka, there is a grand procession with colored masks and tableaux, which reflects the lively culture of Bangladesh.
Prabhat Fari: In West Bengal, the morning procession with music and dance celebrates New Year’s arrival.
3. traditional food
Bengali cuisine: Family prepares and share traditional dishes such as panta bhat (fermented rice), Hilsa fish, and Roshaogola and Chomuchom.
4. Festive dress
New clothes: People wear new clothes, often in bright colors, symbolizes a new beginning.
Regional function
Bangladesh: The day begins with cultural performance at Ramna Park in Dhaka, where artists sing traditional songs to welcome the new year.
India: In West Bengal, Tripura and Assam, festivals are marked by fairs, traditional dances and community ceremonies.
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