Time and Place of the Festival:

The Nabanna Festival mainly takes place in the rural areas of Bangladesh. It is celebrated after the rice harvest, usually in November. The name "Nabanna" means "new rice" – the festival is centered around food made from the new rice.

Purpose and Meaning:

The festival is meant to thank the farmers for harvesting the rice and to celebrate the new crop. It is an important part of rural life and is deeply connected to the farming community.