Sangrai festival in Bangladesh
| ကင် Sangrai সাংগ্রাই | |
|---|---|
water festival of 'Sangrai' | |
| Official name | Sangrai Festival |
| Also called | Jye Sakroi |
| Observed by | Marma and Rakhine People |
| Liturgical color | Green |
| Type | Cultural, ethnic & Buddhist |
| Significance | Sign of Coming New Year |
| Celebrations | Decorating the house with flowers, lighting candles and praying in Bihar, walking around the neighbor's house. |
| Observances |
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| Begins | 12 April |
| Ends | 15/16 April |
| Date | 14 April (Main Sangrai) |
| Frequency | Annual |
| First time | 1359 |
| Related to | South and Southeast Asian solar New Year |
Sangrai is the name of the New Year celebration of the Marma and Rakhine ethnic groups, which is celebrated from April 13 to 15 every year. It is celebrated according to the Burmese calendar. Sangrai is observed in a total of three days, including the last two days of the old year and the first day of the new year. According to the Burmese calendar, these three days fell in the middle of April of the English calendar, but now they are observed on April 13, 14 and 15 in line with the English calendar. The traditional games are also held on the morning of the 13th with Pangchowai (Flower Sangrai), the main Sangrai on the 14th and the water on the 15th.