Birthday of Rabindranath
May 9 - SATURDAY
Observance: Restricted Holiday Holiday (India)
"Honors India's first Nobel laureate, the renaissance man who enriched literature, music, and art."
Celebrates the birth of Rabindranath Tagore, Nobel laureate poet, composer, and artist.
Traditions:
- Organizing cultural programs with Rabindra Sangeet (Tagore's songs) performances
- Reciting Tagore's poetry and staging his plays in schools and cultural centers
- Decorating Tagore's portraits with flowers at educational institutions
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Fun Fact:
Rabindranath Tagore composed the national anthems of both India and Bangladesh.