Bangladesh Solidarity Day: November 7, 2009
Solidarity Day is a public holiday in Bangladesh.
Solidarity Day is a holiday that is celebrated in Bangladesh as a day of remembrance, pride, joy, and strength of the Bangali culture.
History of Solidarity Day in Bangladesh
Bangladesh is a county in South Asia that is bordered by India on all sides except for one. It is the seventh most highly populated country in the world, with the Bengali language as its official language. The country’s climate is known to be tropical with a mild winter from October to March, and humid from March to June. A warm and humid monsoon season lasts from June to October and supplies most of the country’s rainfall. Floods, cyclones, and tornadoes occur almost every year. Although these types of catastrophes occur, the country has a beach that stretches uninterrupted over 120 kilometres.
In Bangladesh, November 7th is celebrated as National Revolution and Solidarity Day. This day commemorates the uprising formed by people and soldiers and was led by Colonel Abu Taher in 1975. Abu Taher was a lieutenant who saw a need for rebellion by the people of the country. The uprising lasted three days and helped put General Ziayr Rahman, who was the founder of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party, in power. The Bangladesh Nationalist Party is currently the largest opposition party in the Bangladesh Parliament and is typically more inclusive of the freedom that the country has wanted for years.
Solidarity Day is observed as a national holiday in the country. However, political parties and social organizations observe this day from different historical perspectives. For example, the Awami League and its front organizations see it as a day for the “killing of freedom fighters”, but the president of the country views the day as a celebration of the people working together to uphold national unity. Regardless, this day is still marked as a day of important history.
Bangladesh’s Solidarity Day Traditions, Customs, and Activities
To celebrate Solidarity Day, the national flag is hoisted in public and private buildings, and roads and road islands are decorated on this day. The country also shows television programming and holds radio shows on this day. Discussions, seminars, and various cultural functions are held to show the people’s pride for their history.
Special prayers are offered at mosques, temples, pagodas, and churches on occasion, seeking divine blessings for peace and progress of the country.
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