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Languages spoken: Mostly Bangla (Bangali), and English
Religions: Muslim 89.57%, Hindu 9.6%, other 0.9%
Ethnic Groups: Bengali 98%, other 2%
Recreation: Kabaddi- holding breath contest
- Boat Racing (rural areas)
- Wrestling is widely practiced
- Also some people play cricket, chess, soccer, and badminton.
Holidays and Festivals:
- Islamic New Year ~ celebrated with cards, gift exchanges. Celebrates the anniversary of the battle of Korbala
- Victory Day~ celebrated with many prayers, commemorates Bangladesh's victory over Pakistan (see history section)
- Eid ul- Azha (feast of sacrifice)~Celebrates and commemorates man who sacrificed his son to God Allah. Celebrated with feasts, prayers
-Rakhi Bandhan (Friendship Day) Celebrates friendship and sibling love. Celebrated with card and gift exchanges, ceremonies, crafts, and cooking. Takes place in August.
Typical Foods:
-Rice and Fish
- Thick stews made with fish, vegetables and special spices
-Dairy
-Fruit (Bananas, mango's and jack fruit
-Spices on food, including cumin, cloves, cinnamon, garlic
Arts and Literature:
-Stories and folk ballads
-Romantic legends
- Tales of everyday lives
Literacy Rate: 56.8%
Religions: Muslim 89.57%, Hindu 9.6%, other 0.9%
Ethnic Groups: Bengali 98%, other 2%
Recreation: Kabaddi- holding breath contest
- Boat Racing (rural areas)
- Wrestling is widely practiced
- Also some people play cricket, chess, soccer, and badminton.
Holidays and Festivals:
- Islamic New Year ~ celebrated with cards, gift exchanges. Celebrates the anniversary of the battle of Korbala
- Victory Day~ celebrated with many prayers, commemorates Bangladesh's victory over Pakistan (see history section)
- Eid ul- Azha (feast of sacrifice)~Celebrates and commemorates man who sacrificed his son to God Allah. Celebrated with feasts, prayers
-Rakhi Bandhan (Friendship Day) Celebrates friendship and sibling love. Celebrated with card and gift exchanges, ceremonies, crafts, and cooking. Takes place in August.
Typical Foods:
-Rice and Fish
- Thick stews made with fish, vegetables and special spices
-Dairy
-Fruit (Bananas, mango's and jack fruit
-Spices on food, including cumin, cloves, cinnamon, garlic
Arts and Literature:
-Stories and folk ballads
-Romantic legends
- Tales of everyday lives
Literacy Rate: 56.8%