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Basant 2027 Dates Confirmed

Punjab is set to celebrate Basant 2027 in January, with the festival expected to be held before the start of … Read More The post Basant 2027 Dates Confirmed appeared first on ProPakistani .

Basant 2027 Dates Confirmed

Punjab will observe Basant 2027 in January, before the onset of Ramadan, according to recent official confirmation. The festival is anticipated to commence before the onset of Ramadan, which is projected to start on February 7, 2027, with the first day of fasting probably falling on February 8, 2027. Consequently, Basant celebrations will be timed in January to prevent a conflict with the holy month.

This alteration contrasts with earlier intentions, which had scheduled Basant 2027 for February, similar to the pattern followed for Basant Festival 2026. However, with Ramadan anticipated to commence in early February, authorities have opted to relocate the celebration to the latter part of January. Basant was reestablished in Lahore in 2026 after an extended hiatus, following the Punjab government’s approval of controlled festivities.

The event drew sizable crowds and reignited enthusiasm for Lahore’s tradition of kite-flying. The final dates and other specifics for Basant 2027 are projected to be disclosed by the Punjab government in the coming near future.

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