Stock Photo - Pumpkins are being prepared for a feast, locally known as ‘Mezban’, in Chittagong, Bangladesh May 18, 2010 Mezban Persian word meaning ‘host’ stands for community feast, with a simple menu of rice and beef_curry only It’s a tradition of Chittagong mainly observed by the rich Usually a mezban is held on the birth and death anniversary of the Prophet Muhammad sm that is 12th day of the lunar month Rabiul Awal Besides, mezban is also held on other occasions such as the death anniversary of an individual, birth of a child or inauguration of a new business, or celebration of the entrance to a new residence Winter is a popular season for organizing such feasts