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In the history, culture and humanist consciousness of Bangladesh, one inseparable name is Baul Emperor Fakir Lalon Shai. Every year, around his Tirodhan Dibas, a great gathering of thousands of devotees, followers and visitors is held at the Cheuria Akhra Bari in Kushtia.
This year's observance has received a new dignity — Lalon Shaiji's Tirodhan Dibas has been officially declared a "Class-A national event".
📅 135th Tirodhan Dibas – 2025
- 👉 Time: 17–19 October 2025
- 👉 Venue: Cheuria Akhra Bari, Kushtia
🏛️ Grant of Government Status
A gazette notification issued by the Ministry of Cultural Affairs has announced that Lalon Shaiji's Tirodhan Dibas has been included as a Class-A national event. As a result, at the national level the event will be funded, managed and supervised by the Ministry of Cultural Affairs and the District Administration of Kushtia.
With this announcement, cultural circles hope that Lalon's philosophy, humanist thought and cultural heritage will spread far more widely at home and abroad.
🌿 Lalon's Philosophy and Its Importance
Fakir Lalon Shai (1774–1890) was a Bengali spiritual leader, social reformer and mystic poet. Rising above religion, caste and ethnic divisions, he spread the message of humanity among people. His songs and sayings remain to this day a symbol of humanism and non-communal consciousness in Bengali culture.
🎶 Special Features of the Programme
This year's Tirodhan Dibas will feature a variety of programmes:
- Inaugural ceremony and sadhu-sang
- Lalon music competition and cultural performances
- Workshops and discussion meetings
- All-night assemblies of Lalon song at the akhra
- A great gathering of sadhus, devotees and visitors from home and abroad
🌍 National Unity and Cultural Renaissance
The people of Kushtia and cultural activists have welcomed the government's decision. In their words, "This announcement will turn Lalon's Tirodhan Dibas from a regional festival into a festival of national pride. The country's cultural heritage will be further enriched, and Lalon's philosophy will spread far more widely on the international stage as well."
