Q. On the suggestion of Rabindra Nath Tagore, the date of partition of Bengal (October 16, 1905) was celebrated as__?
Answer: Rakhi Bandhan Day
Notes: The Partition of Bengal was announced on 20 July 1905 by Lord Curzon, the then Viceroy of India and commenced on 16th October 1905. On that day, Rabindra Nath Tagore started celebrating Rakhi Bandhan Day to enhance brotherhood between Hindu and Muslims.

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