Shakrain, the festival of kites, is celebrated at the end of the Bangla month of Poush in parts of Dhaka, especially the Old Town. Thousands take to their rooftops on the day to fly kites, and end the festivities with fire breathing and fireworks. Participated by people of all ages and religions, it is one of the biggest festivals of the city. Photos: Avishek Bhattacharjee
Shakrain, the festival of kites, is celebrated at the end of the Bangla month of Poush in parts of Dhaka, especially the Old Town. Thousands take to their rooftops on the day to fly kites, and end the festivities with fire breathing and fireworks. Participated by people of all ages and religions, it is one of the biggest festivals of the city. Photos: Avishek Bhattacharjee
Shakrain, the festival of kites, is celebrated at the end of the Bangla month of Poush in parts of Dhaka, especially the Old Town. Thousands take to their rooftops on the day to fly kites, and end the festivities with fire breathing and fireworks. Participated by people of all ages and religions, it is one of the biggest festivals of the city. Photos: Avishek Bhattacharjee
Shakrain, the festival of kites, is celebrated at the end of the Bangla month of Poush in parts of Dhaka, especially the Old Town. Thousands take to their rooftops on the day to fly kites, and end the festivities with fire breathing and fireworks. Participated by people of all ages and religions, it is one of the biggest festivals of the city. Photos: Avishek Bhattacharjee
Shakrain, the festival of kites, is celebrated at the end of the Bangla month of Poush in parts of Dhaka, especially the Old Town. Thousands take to their rooftops on the day to fly kites, and end the festivities with fire breathing and fireworks. Participated by people of all ages and religions, it is one of the biggest festivals of the city. Photos: Avishek Bhattacharjee
Shakrain, the festival of kites, is celebrated at the end of the Bangla month of Poush in parts of Dhaka, especially the Old Town. Thousands take to their rooftops on the day to fly kites, and end the festivities with fire breathing and fireworks. Participated by people of all ages and religions, it is one of the biggest festivals of the city. Photos: Avishek Bhattacharjee
