Accepting the Hindus, there are also two other religions communities in Bangladesh, viz., the Christians and the Buddhists, who monitor religious festivals of their own.
The main festival of the Buddhists is Buddha Purnima or Baisakhi Purnima. The birth of Buddha, his acceptance of asceticism, attainment of supreme enlightenment, nirvana - all these occurred on the full-moon lunar day in the month of Baisakh and as a result this is the most important and solemn festival of the Buddhists. Baisakhi Purnima is celebrated in Bangladesh with great splendor.
Christians monitor their main religious festival, Christmas Day, on 25 December on the occasion of Jesus's (PBUA) Birthday. The main works of this festival are particular prayers offered in churches, arrangement of feasts and offering of gifts among friends and relatives.
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