Rabindranath Tagore's birthday, known as Rabindranath Tagore Jayanti or Rabindra Jayanti, is celebrated in West Bengal and by Bengalis worldwide on the 25th day of the Bengali month of Boishakh, which typically falls in early May. This celebration honors the life and contributions of Rabindranath Tagore, an influential Indian author, musician, and artist who reshaped Bengali literature and music. Born on May 7, 1861, Tagore was a prolific writer, known for his poetry, short stories, and plays, and became the first non-European Nobel Prize laureate in Literature in 1913. The day is marked by various cultural events, including poetry readings, performances, and lectures, reflecting Tagore's significant impact on Bengali culture and identity. It is recognized as a public holiday in West Bengal, serving as a time for the Bengali diaspora to celebrate their national heritage.