This is the assignment of Class Ten (SSC 2022) for the subject English for the Second (2nd) week. However, this is the number one (1st) English assignment for class Ten (class 10/ class X ) in 2021.

এটি ইংরেজি বিষয়ের জন্য দশম শ্রেণির দ্বিতীয়  সপ্তাহের  অ্যাসাইনমেন্ট। তবে যদিও এটি দশম শ্রেণির ইংরেজি বিষয়ের জন্য   প্রথম অ্যাসাইনমেন্ট ২০২১ সালের জন্য ।  

 মাধ্যমিক ও উচ্চ শিক্ষা অধিদপ্তরের প্রকাশিত এ্যাসাইনমেন্ট গ্রিড অনুযায়ী ২০২১ সালের ১০ম  শ্রেণির  দ্বিতীয় সপ্তাহের ইংরেজি এ্যাসাইনমেন্ট  এর  সমাধান দেওয়া হল। 

নিচে অ্যাসাইনমেন্ট এর বিস্তারিত ও উত্তর দেওয়া হল - 

Assignment number – 1

Assignment (Details) – This assignment is based on unit 3 from EFT

Justify your statement- Festivals are for everyone

Total Marks -15

Learning Outcomes – Talk about events and festivals

Instructions: 

Learners will write an essay here. In writing the assignment, answer the following questions.

1. What are the most common events and festivals in Bangladesh?

2. Narrate your own experience to take part in some events and festivals in your locality.

3. How do these events and festivals shape you and your nation?

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                 Festivals are for everyone

1. What are the most common events and festivals in Bangladesh?

Bangladesh is a country of all colors, cultures, and festivals. Numerous occasions are held throughout the year. The country is full of diverse cultures, religions, and races. The most common events and festivals in Bangladesh are -

Religious Events and Festivals -  1. Eid ul Fitr 2. Eid ul Adha 3.Durga Puja 4. Buddha Purnima 5. Christmas 

Cultural or Traditional Events and Festivals - 1. Pahela Baishak 2. Pahela Falgun 3. Nabanna 4. Nouka baich

State Events and Festivals – 1. Independence Day of Bangladesh 2. Victory Day of Bangladesh 3. International Mother Language Day 4. Ekushey Boi Mela 5. National Mourning Day 6. May Day

The above-mentioned events and festivals are the most common in Bangladesh and I am going to give a short description of these below- 

Religious Events and Festivals -  

1. Eid ul Fitr

This is the most joyful occasion of all Muslims across the country. Even the non-muslims like to join the celebration of Eid with everyone. The holiday comes after the month of Ramadan when the Muslim believers perform fasting for 30 days. We believe that Eid day is the blessing from Allah to enjoy the achievement after long 30 days of fasting. In the morning, all the mosques and fields fill with people to perform the Eid salAat. Prior to that, they take shower, get ready to wear new Pajama Punjabi, and apply perfume. After finishing Eid’s prayer, they embrace each other and finally leave the Eidgah compound. Then everyone visits their families, neighbors, and relatives and has delicious foods. People serve sweet desserts like Kheer, Payesh, and also heavy items like Biriyani, Korma throughout the day.

2. Eid ul Adha

This is another Eid for Muslims which occurs about two months after the Eid-ul-Fitr. Likewise, people perform their Eid Salaat in the morning. After returning from mosques they take some light breakfast. This is the holy Eid when they sacrifice their favorite animals for Allah. The streets are crowded with mostly cows and goats. After slaughtering those, people engage themselves in butchering the meat. Then the meat is distributed in three portions. One is for own, another one is for relatives and the rest of the part is distributed among poor people. By evening, the meat is cooked and people start having them and enjoy the taste of Eid with everyone.

3.Durga Puja 

Durga Puja is an annual festival for Hindu believers. This occasion comes at the Hindu month of Ashwin and lasts for 4 days. As you would expect, the event consists of family and social gatherings. Gifting to each other, lighting, and decorating houses are very common. People worship their Goddess Durga inside temples. They perform ancient religious singing and dancing and paste powder color on each other’s faces to bring the celebration mode on. Eventually, the process ends with Idol immersion in the river.

4. Buddha Purnima

Buddha Purnima is celebrated by Buddhist descent of the country to celebrate the birthday of Gautam Buddha. They observe it annually according to the Gregorian Calendar. On this day, they decorate the Buddhist temples. A fair is held outside of temples. They also play some music containing Buddha’s message. Finally, the believers attend the prayer, light candles, and recite the three jewels and 5 precepts.

 5. Christmas

Christmas or ‘Boro Din’ (the big day) in Bengali is celebrated among the Christian community as the birth of Jesus Christ. It is an annual occasion observed on 25th December. On this day, Christian people decorate their houses beautifully with lights, flowers, and ribbons. They make or buy Christmas trees from shops. Delicious foods are cooked. In fact, a grand dinner is organized at night. Neighbors and relatives come to visit. Santa Claus, known as Father Christmas arrives at home wearing a red gown and spectacles with a long white beard. Children love him as he brings gifts for them wrapped in colorful paper.

Cultural or Traditional Events and Festivals – 

1. Pahela Baishak 

One of the cultures that Bengali people have been following with zeal for centuries, is Pahela Baishakh. This is the first day of Bengali New Year and the most popular occasion in Bangladesh. Both men and women are dressed in red and white. Girls wear saree with colorful bangles and boys wear Punjabi. They make various activities in many places throughout the day. At the fair, the shop keepers present  Bengali foods like Panta Ilish (Hilsa fish and rice), various pithas (cakes), candyfloss, etc in front of the visitors. Nagordola (Ferris wheel) is set for amusement. Meanwhile, the singers sing folk songs Under Bot-tola (The Banyan tree).

2. Pahela Falgun 

Pohela Falgun is one of the most popular days in Bengali culture. Generally, this day is on the 13th of February of the year. This is the first day of Spring. People welcome this day wearing yellow and white. Some people buy flowers and present those to their loved ones. Bengali women set flower crowns around their heads. They like to use a variety of flowers but majorly Marigold as it has the color of Spring. People play the most beautiful Spring song ‘Basanta ese geche’ (the spring has arrived) everywhere from the morning.

3. Nabanna 

Nabanna is the crop harvesting celebration among the farmers in rural areas. Farmers are happy because the crop is ready after months of hard toiling. Lots of part-time work opportunity arises at rural areas especially at this time of the year. For instance, huge labor-force are appointed to cut the crops. The houses are filled up with new crops. The smell of new crops is found everywhere. Farmers then go to the market and sell most part of their crops. They don’t get a good amount of money for their hard work for months. However, the return brings smiles to their faces. Villagers celebrate the day with food, dance, and music.

4. Nouka Baich

Nouka Baich (Boat Rowing) is the traditional sport observed in rural areas. The participants of the same team, ranging from 10 to 20 passengers, ride in a longboat and paddle firmly to put their boat ahead of other participatory teams. This game occurs in large rivers and people generally organize this kind of fun due to any local or national level success. Thousands of people gather to witness this program. There is a prize-money for the winner also which is handed over by the local Chairman.

State Events and Festivals –

 

1. Independence Day of Bangladesh

Independence Day of Bangladesh on 26 March is the most important state festival. The day is celebrated every year in the country with great enthusiasm and fervour. It is a national holiday. All offices, educational institutions, shops and factories remain closed on this day. The day begins with a 31 gun salute.

2. Victory Day of Bangladesh 

Victory day is a national holiday in Bangladesh celebrated with great enthusiasm on December 16 to commemorate the victory of the Bangladesh forces over the Pakistani forces in the Bangladesh Liberation War in 1971. People from all walks of life and all ages adorned with traditional green and red dresses hold rallies, reminding people of the martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the independence of this green country.

3. International Mother Language Day /Shaheed Dibosh

21 February is observed as Shaheed Dibosh or International Mother Language Day every year throughout the country in remembrance of the martyrs of the language movement of 1952. The commemoration begins at the early hours of the day with mourning songs that recall the supreme sacrifices of our language martyrs. People wear black badges and go to the Shaheed Minar in barefoot processions, singing mourning songs to place wreaths at the Minar.

4. Ekushey Boi Mela 

Boi Mela or Book Fair is an annual event that takes place on the 21st of February. This fair is the reflection of the International Mother Language Day in remembrance of the Language Martyrs who died in 1952, eventually had an impact on the independence of the country. The fair is held at Shahbag within the Dhaka University area organized by Bangla Academy. People come in numbers in the fair which continues for 30 days. Writers, authors, poets, professors visit the place regularly. Fans collect their autographs; take pictures and exchange few words between them.

5. National Mourning Day

National Mourning Day is a public holiday in Bangladesh on August 15th.

It commemorates the murder of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, known as the 'Father of the Nation' on this day in 1975. As a mark of respect, national flags are lowered to half-staff at all government, semi-government and autonomous bodies, educational institutions, private buildings, and Bangladesh missions abroad.

6. May Day 

May Day is an international holiday for working people. 1 May is International Workers Day. It commemorates the historic struggle of working people throughout the world. It is recognized in all the countries of the world along with Bangladesh.

There are many other events and festivals but above mentioned are some of the most common and prominent events.

      2. Narrate your own experience to take part in some events and festivals in your locality.

Every year I celebrate our greatest religious festivals Eid ul Fitr and Eid ul Adha with my parents and grandparents in my village. As these are the two biggest celebrations all over the country as this is the Muslim majority country. All people regardless of religion enjoy these festivals. My whole village stays in a festive mood for two or three days. I go to the houses of my relatives and neighbours. It is great fun to wear new dresses and eat delicious food items. The days start with Eid Jamat so we wake early in the morning. Having bath we wear traditional dresses usually Punjabi and pajamas. I also celebrate all the traditional and national festivals with their due respect and enthusiasm. Usually, Pahela Baishakh is another great traditional festival for our country and nation. I see the villager’s inspiration to start with renewed hope and Inspiration on this day. Generally, there is always a Baishakh fair in my village. The fair committee arranges a cultural program. Our country has so many festivals that make our culture rich and impressive.

3. How do these events and festivals shape you and your nation?

Festivals act like stress relievers and help us balance our emotions. More positivity naturally lowers negativity. It also provides an opportunity to reduce friction and brings newer friends and relatives together in a bond of love. Nothing brings people together as festivals do. They play a pivotal role in nation-building; bringing people from every religious, economic, and social background together. Festivals linked with religion, social organization, and political processes are celebrated. Festivals contribute immensely to feelings of social cohesion.

Many such celebrations focus on cultural or ethnic topics and seek to inform community members of their traditions. They involve community elders sharing stories and experiences setting templates for maintaining unity among families. Festivals also stimulate economic activities since they provide employment opportunities to people.