Pohela Boishakh translates as the Bengali New Year. It is celebrated on April 14th as a national holiday in Bangladesh. The festival is celebrated with processions, fairs, music and dance and many colorful decoration. The traditional greeting for this occasion is Shubho Noboborsho!

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The Mongol Shova Jatra, also known as the Boishaki Parade, is one of the many ways our community celebrates this holiday.  

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