LAHORE: The Lahorites began flying kites as soon as the clock struck twelve on Friday night, commemorating Night Basant 25 years after it was outlawed.
They have been granted a whole three days, from Friday night until Sunday night, to fly kites.
The Punjab government has lifted the ban on celebrating Basant, sparking a debate about its usefulness and fatality. Many claim that the decision reflects the aspirations of the Lahorites and will bring in business, while others believe it will hurt those who lost loved ones to stray kites and put more lives at risk.
The main focus of Basant is kite flying.
The purpose of this seasonal fair is to say goodbye to winter. It occurs in February, a temperate month that is neither hot nor cold. Twenty-five years after it was outlawed, the Basant celebration is now permitted in Punjab. February 6, 2026, will mark the start of its festivities, which will go until February 8.