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Pitha Festival and Children's Cultural Program 2026 (Saitama Chapter)

Trays of traditional Bangladeshi pitha desserts on a table, including colorful dumpling-shaped sweets and fried golden pithas, each tray labeled with a handwritten Bengali name card.

Sunday, February 1, 2026

Baitul Aman Masjid Complex

Children from Baitul Aman Academy performed Bengali and Arabic songs, and the Dishari artist group presented musical performances. Separate pitha stalls for men and women offered nearly 30 varieties of traditional cakes prepared by Bangladeshi women of the community.

Abdul Malek, Chairman of the Islamic Cultural Foundation Japan, attended as chief guest, and Muhammad Atiqur Rahman, President of the Saitama Chapter, gave the inaugural address. About 500 Bangladeshi residents of Japan attended.

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