Moonlight Festival Dhaka

জ্যোৎস্না উৎসব

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Religious & SpiritualDhaka
DatesDates TBA · Usually MarchCheck locally before booking
Duration3 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forCeremony, pilgrimageThe festival is built entirely around
Language["bn"]Currency: BDT
CategoryReligious & SpiritualFestival type
The story

Moonlight Festival Dhaka in Dhaka

Moonlight Festival is a sponsor-backed Ramadan-season night market at Aloki in Dhaka, drawing crowds after iftar for food stalls, mehendi corners, gaming zones and live performances. It suits travelers curious about how the city eats and socializes once the day's fast breaks, though it is a commercial pop-up rather than a religious observance, and its dates shift each year with the Islamic calendar.

Aloki, a Dhaka lifestyle venue, turns into a late-night food and market strip for a few nights each Ramadan when the Moonlight Festival sets up shop.
Your trip starts here
What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

The festival is built entirely around iftar-hour timing rather than a fixed evening slot: stalls open as the fast breaks and stay busy well into the night, a rhythm distinct from Dhaka's other food markets that run on ordinary daytime hours

02

The mystery stays covered

Recent editions have paired food with unusual sideshows for a Ramadan event, including fire-spinning performers and street acts alongside the expected mehendi artists and gaming corners

03

The city starts moving

It has grown across multiple yearly editions rather than being a one-off pop-up, with stall counts climbing past fifty

04

The water draws everyone in

Because it operates inside a single venue, Aloki, rather than spreading across the city, the format stays compact and walkable even as the vendor list grows

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

Symbols

Custom

Moonlight Festival Dhaka is documented as a recurring religious-spiritual festival in the Eventisimus atlas.

Participation

Calendar

Some moments are open to visitors; others belong to local participants. Follow barriers, steward instructions, and local etiquette.

Place memory

Place

The strongest version of the event is the one tied to Dhaka, not a generic copy of the same category elsewhere.

The local code

Meaning

The festival is built entirely around iftar-hour timing rather than a fixed evening slot: stalls open as the fast breaks and stay busy well into the...

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually March

Getting around

Move patiently around ceremony routes and leave space for worshippers and participants.

What to wear

Come in whatever you'd wear for a warm Ramadan evening out in Dhaka: breathable fabrics, closed or sturdy sandals for standing in queues, and a layer for after dark. Modest dress suits the...

Safety

Watch local behavior before photographing, filming, or entering sacred spaces.

Where to stay

Stay near the part of the city you will actually use, with a simple return route after the main event.

Tickets/cost

Public ritual moments are often free, but donations, transport, or temple access may vary.

Language/currency

["bn"] · BDT

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map23.71 N, 90.41 EOpen in Google Maps

Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Nearest airportDAC — Hazrat Shahjalal
TransportMove patiently around ceremony routes and leave space for worshippers and participants.
Stay areaStay near the part of the city you will actually use, with a simple return route after the main event.

Your Trip Starts Here

External travel services to turn the plan into a trip — each opens in a new tab.

How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Dhaka via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Dhaka, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for March.Compare faresFestival gearCome in whatever you'd wear for a warm Ramadan evening out in Dhaka: breathable fabrics, closed or sturdy sandals for standing in queues, and a layer for after dark. Modest dress suits the Ramadan setting and the mixed-age, family crowd, even though the event itself is a commercial food market rather than a religious space.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Bangladesh and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Moonlight Festival Dhaka?

Moonlight Festival Dhaka is listed for Past edition: 2–4 March 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Moonlight Festival Dhaka take place?

The festival is listed in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

3 days is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

Found something inaccurate or outdated? Email hello@eventisimus.com with the festival page link and the correction.

Official URLthedailystar.net
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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually March
Source statusOfficial source linked
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