Mon Apr 14 02:50:00 UTC 2025: ## Bengali New Year, Pohela Boishakh, to be Celebrated on April 15th

**Kolkata, India (Date of Publication)** – Millions across Bangladesh and parts of India will celebrate Pohela Boishakh, the Bengali New Year, on Tuesday, April 15th, 2025. The festival, also known as Poila Baisakh or Noboborsho, marks the start of the Bengali solar calendar and signifies a fresh beginning. According to Drik Panchang, the auspicious Sankranti moment will occur at 3:30 AM on Monday, April 14th.

Pohela Boishakh, coinciding with the harvest season, holds deep cultural and religious significance. Traditionally, families offer prayers for a prosperous year and traders open new account books, symbolizing a fresh financial start. Celebrations are vibrant and joyous, featuring new clothes, traditional alpona decorations, and feasts including popular dishes like ilish maach (Hilsa fish) and chanar dal. Families gather, attend festive fairs, and enjoy quality time together. The Bengali era, according to Drik Panchang, is believed to have been initiated by King Shoshangko around 594 CE.

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