National Mourning Day (Bangladesh)

National Mourning Day is a significant cultural holiday in Bangladesh, observed annually on August 15th. The day is dedicated to honoring the memory of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the first president of independent Bangladesh, who was assassinated on this day in 1975. The day is marked with mourning, and the national flag is flown at half-mast. People hoist black flags, and special prayers are offered in mosques and other religious places. The day is an opportunity for the people of Bangladesh to reflect on their history and pay tribute to their national hero. It is a solemn occasion that reminds the people of the sacrifices made for their freedom and independence.