Why these countries desist from celebrating New Year on 1st January?

Every State of India celebrates New Year as per local calendar on 14th or 15th April. For eg: West Bengal celebrates it on 14th or 15th April and it is known as Bengali New Year (Pohela Boishakh) where as Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and few other southern states celebrate New Year on 6th April and the day is known as Ugadi and Puthandu respectively. I

Many South East Asian countries celebrate on the Lunar New Year. In Korea, the celebration is a three day affair with families offering Thanks to a lovely year that past by. Falling on 5th February in 2019, Seollal or Korean New Year is a grand affair where the locals wear the traditional dress hanbok and celebrate the day with everyone.

Most of the GCC countries celebrate New Year as per Islamic Calendar.

The date for the Islamic New Year or Ra?s as-Sanah al-Hijr?yah changes every year.

For 2023, the Ra?s as-Sanah al-Hijr?yah falls on 29th and 30tth July. The day celebrates emigration of Prophet Mohammed from Mecca to Medina, known as Hijra.

Chinese New Year is celebrated in first week of February. For 2022, the date was on 1st February. Chinese New Year is also known as Spring Festival or Lunar New Year and the day signifies the beginning of the spring harvest season. Colorful dragons, roadshows, lanterns, and fun activities can be seen across the country.

Sri Lanka celebrates on 14th April. Also known as Sinhalese New Year or Aluth Avurudda, the day marks the end of the harvest season. Sri Lankans keep their front doors open this day to encourage visits by family, friends, and even welcome strangers.

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