Pakistan
Map of Pakistan
People & Culture
Celebrations
Ramadan
Month of fasting (the holiest month, the mass is
celebrated in Pakistan. Muslim Pakistanis (97 per
cent of the population) day attended mosques with
increasing frequency, and recite the Qur'an. special
foods are cooked in large amounts,
Moon Night (chand raat)
Iftikhar Day celebrations began the night before Eid. This
night, marks the end of the month of Ramadan. Known as
moon night, girls start the celebrations by having henna on
their hands. Gifts and sweets are exchanged with friends
and family. The streets are alive and buzzing with people.
The streets are decorated with light.
Celebrations
Eid, Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha, fast, approval of the
month of Ramadan, and Ibrahim (Abraham's
willingness for God to sacrifice his son Ishmael ) is
remembered. Eid celebrations are an national holiday
in Pakistan. The government and business offices are
closed for 3 days.
Night before Eid, people search for the moon of Ramadan and Ramadan
ends on arrival of the sighting of the new moon. Eid day begins with morning
prayers, then a big breakfast with family. The day is spent with relatives and
friends sharing gifts and sweets. During the evening people go to the town
for some partying, going to restaurants or relax in the city's parks.
Eid al-Fitr,
Money is given to charity and gifts to young children..
Eid al-Adha,
The meat is distributed to relatives and neighbours and food is also donated
to charities.
Celebrations
Milaad Nabi
Milaad Nabi is a
prominent religious
festival and
celebrates Prophet
Mohammed birthday.
Muharram (Ashura)
In Pakistan the first ten days
of Muharram is celebrated
officially. 10th day of
Muharram Imam
(Aliahsalam) Hussain,
Mohammad's grandson, was
martyred in Karbala during
the war with 72 family
members, friends and
followers.
14th August, the people of
Pakistan Day. Pakistan gained
independence from British India
and established an independent
state for Muslims celebrate.
Events are held throughout the
country and many people are
seen singing and dancing in the
streets. Many pop and classical
concerts are held with singers.
Many people decorate their
houses and fly the flag of
Pakistan. Night, fireworks are
used in many cities.
Famous Mosques
The Badshahi Mosque
(Urdu: )‫بادشاھی مسجد‬or the ‘Emperor’s
Mosque’ in Lahore
The Faisal Mosque in Islamabad is
the largest mosque in Pakistan
Famous Landmarks
QUIDE-E-AZAM MAUSOLEUM:
the Quaid-e-Azam`s Mausoleum is
a prominent and impressive
landmark of Karachi.
Minar-e-Pakistan (or Yadgaar-ePakistan) is a tall minaret in Iqbal Park
Lahore, built in honor of the Lahore
Resolution.
Famous Landmarks
The Lahore Fort is the most
popular historical landmark of
Pakistan. It is located in the heart
of Lahore, the capital city of the
province of Punjab, Pakistan.
Lahore Fort is locally known as
‘Shahi Qila’ which means the
royal fort.
Prime Minister House of Pakistan is
located in Islamabad the capital of
Pakistan. All Prime ministers of
Pakistan have enjoyed this place.
Famous People
Syed Yousaf Raza
Gilani (born June 9,
1952) is the 26th Prime
Minister of Pakistan.
Imran KhanCricker
Benazir Bhutto Former Prime Minister of
Pakistan
Cultural Costume
Shalwar Qameez is the national dress of Pakistan. People from all
four provinces of Pakistan wear Shalwar Qameez which comes in
many different styles, fabrics, colours and patterns. It is a dress worn
on both casual and formal occasions owing to its comfortability.
Women wear it along with Duppatta, which is essential cloth item for
women in Pakistan.
Sport
Hockey
Cricket
Kabaddi
Musical Instrument
Sitar
Harmonium
Tabla
Dholk
Pakistani pop stars
Food
Roti
Samosas
Pakoras
Sindhi Paoloa
Briyani
Mango milk shake
Channa
chaat
Nihari
Aaloo Gosht
Kheer
Shops
Man selling fruit in a
market
Selling vegetables
Man making jelbie
Man selling goods
Woman selling goods
Weddings
Transport
Traditional Tanga
Auto Rickshaw
Students on a bus