How do Bangladeshis celebrate the festival of Makar Sankranti?
How is Makar Sankranti celebrated in Bangladesh?
In Bangladesh, end of the Bengali month of Poush (‘sankranti’ means ‘end’) is commonly known as shakrain. Also known as ghuri utshob, the festival observed in the ninth month in the Bengali calendar is one of the oldest and most important festivals in Bangladesh.In and around Old Dhaka, Shakrain is widely celebrated; colourful kites are flown high from rooftops and as the night falls fireworks light up the sky. In recent times, fire-spinners and flame-eaters also gather on rooftops to entertain people with their skills.