How was 16 October, 1905 observed throughout Bengal?

The Partition of Bengal became effective from October 16, 1905. The leaders declared it to be "a day of mourning" throughout Bengal. Every city, town and village now rang with the cry of 'Bande Mataram' which symbolised patriotism and unity. The Hindus and Muslims tied Rakhi on one another's wrist as a symbol of brotherhood. They fasted during the day. Mass meetings were held all over Bengal and big crowds took the oath of Swadeshi. The Bengalis rose like one man to resist, to suffer and to sacrifice everything.