Assam Celebrates 53rd Birth Anniversary of Zubeen Garg

Thousands of people from all walks of life in Assam on Tuesday celebrated the 53rd birthday of its cultural icon Zubeen Garg, who passed away on September 19. 

Several organisations, including political parties, organised day-long events in his honour. 

The fans of Garg gathered



outside his Kahilipara home at midnight to cut a cake and set it in front of his picture. His sister, Palmee Borthakur and wife, Garima Saikia Garg, were also present.

In addition to singing the birthday song, many of his well-known songs were sung by the fans as part of the first celebration following his passing.