Lalon Utshab to be celebrated nationally first time from today

KUSHTIA, Oct 16 (BSS): The Lalon Smaron Utshab (Lalon Memorial Festival) will be celebrated nationally for the first time marking the 135th death anniversary of mystic saint Lalon Shah.

The three-day festival will start from today. The event will unite devotees, bauls, and musicians from across the country for a grand celebration of Lalon's life, music, and philosophy.

In Chheuria, Kumarkhali, Kushtia - home to the revered Lalon Akhra, the festival will transform the shrine into a vibrant gathering of faith, music, and reflection.

The district administration has already made extensive preparations.

The festival will be officially inaugurated by Cultural Affairs Ministry Adviser Mostofa Sarwar Farooki.