Nazrul Jayanti ( bn, নজরুল জয়ন্তী) is the birthday of
Kazi Nazrul Islam
Kazi Nazrul Islam ( bn, কাজী নজরুল ইসলাম, ; 24 May 1899 – 29 August 1976) was a Bengali poet, Bengali literature, writer, Bangladeshi music, musician, and is the national poet of Bangladesh. Nazrul is regarded as one ...
the national poet of Bangladesh on 24 May. The day is organized and celebrated by various schools, colleges & universities of
Bengal
Bengal ( ; bn, বাংলা/বঙ্গ, translit=Bānglā/Bôngô, ) is a geopolitical, cultural and historical region in South Asia, specifically in the eastern part of the Indian subcontinent at the apex of the Bay of Bengal, predom ...
, and also celebrated by Bengalis around the world, as a tribute to Nazrul and
his works.
122th birthday 2022
See also
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List of festivals in Bangladesh
This is a list of festivals in Bangladesh.
Bangladesh is a country of colourful celebrations. The people celebrate their faith, life, liberty, nature, elation, and achievements round the year through a wide variety of fairs and festivals, orga ...
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List of festivals in West Bengal
References
Festivals in Bangladesh
Kazi Nazrul Islam
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