“Shakrain” in one of the oldest annual festivals of Dhaka. #KiteFlying was one of the many different forms of entertainment of the residents of Old Dhaka, since the Mughal period. It became a festive tradition during the period of Nawajish Mohammad Khan who was the deputy governor of Dhaka, in the 18th century. Kite flying festival had long been a major festival in many cities of the Indian subcontinent and over the years it became known as #shakrain in #dhaka . Shakrain is also called “Poush Shangkranti” because it is usually held on the last day of the Bengali month “Poush” . #illustration #art #bangladesh #dhakayeah @nouriflayhan thank you so much for being such a big inspiration 😊❤️🙏 this illustration is dedicated to you (at Old Dhaka) https://www.instagram.com/p/BsYKSKLHNEV/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1m4bj02wgqn3i
