Anmol
05-26-2014, 04:03 PM
Customs & Traditions of Pakistan
The customs, culture and traditions of the people of a country are representative of the history, faith, language and environment of that country. Likewise, the cultural patterns of Pakistan speak of our rich cultural heritage and traditions. The culture of Pakistan seeks its influence from the cultures of India, Central Asia and the Middle East. Pakistani culture varies widely from Punjab and Sindh to Baluchistan and Khyber.
Islam has played a pivotal role in shaping cultural life and has provided a pattern for molding lives according to the prescribed ways. Though, the majority of people of Pakistan are followers of Islam and Islamic traditions yet at the same time some local and foreign customs and traditions found a way in our daily lives and have now become a part of Pakistani culture. Following are some of the main festivals celebrated in Pakistan and the customs that are embedded with these festivals.
Religious Festivals and Customs:
Muslim religious festivals are celebrated according to Islamic Calendar (Lunar Calendar) and may occur some 10 days earlier each successive solar year. Following are some of the main religious festivals celebrated in Pakistan:
Shab-e-Barat
Shab-e-Qadar
Shab-e-Miraj
Eid-ul-Fitr
Eid-ul-Adha
Milad-un-Nabi
Youm-e-Ashura
Ramadan
Birth Rites
Funeral Rites
National Festivals of Pakistan:
Some national events are also observed and celebrated around the country on various days of national importance such as:
Independence Day
Pakistan Day
Defence Day
Air Force Day
Iqbal Day
Quaid-e-Azam Day
Cultural Ceremonies & Festivals of Pakistan:
Lok Virsa Mela
Horse & Cattle Show
Basant or Jashn-e-Baharaan
Kalash Festivals
Polo Festival at Shandur
Norouz Festival
Silk Route Festival
Sibi Mela
Mela Chiraghan/Mela Shalamar
Chand Raat
Marriage Ceremonies
Urs
Sindh Festival
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The customs, culture and traditions of the people of a country are representative of the history, faith, language and environment of that country. Likewise, the cultural patterns of Pakistan speak of our rich cultural heritage and traditions. The culture of Pakistan seeks its influence from the cultures of India, Central Asia and the Middle East. Pakistani culture varies widely from Punjab and Sindh to Baluchistan and Khyber.
Islam has played a pivotal role in shaping cultural life and has provided a pattern for molding lives according to the prescribed ways. Though, the majority of people of Pakistan are followers of Islam and Islamic traditions yet at the same time some local and foreign customs and traditions found a way in our daily lives and have now become a part of Pakistani culture. Following are some of the main festivals celebrated in Pakistan and the customs that are embedded with these festivals.
Religious Festivals and Customs:
Muslim religious festivals are celebrated according to Islamic Calendar (Lunar Calendar) and may occur some 10 days earlier each successive solar year. Following are some of the main religious festivals celebrated in Pakistan:
Shab-e-Barat
Shab-e-Qadar
Shab-e-Miraj
Eid-ul-Fitr
Eid-ul-Adha
Milad-un-Nabi
Youm-e-Ashura
Ramadan
Birth Rites
Funeral Rites
National Festivals of Pakistan:
Some national events are also observed and celebrated around the country on various days of national importance such as:
Independence Day
Pakistan Day
Defence Day
Air Force Day
Iqbal Day
Quaid-e-Azam Day
Cultural Ceremonies & Festivals of Pakistan:
Lok Virsa Mela
Horse & Cattle Show
Basant or Jashn-e-Baharaan
Kalash Festivals
Polo Festival at Shandur
Norouz Festival
Silk Route Festival
Sibi Mela
Mela Chiraghan/Mela Shalamar
Chand Raat
Marriage Ceremonies
Urs
Sindh Festival
http://nationalheritage.gov.pk/images/customtraditions/thumbs/Pakistan_Day_Celebrations.jpg http://nationalheritage.gov.pk/images/customtraditions/thumbs/Defence_Day.jpg http://nationalheritage.gov.pk/images/customtraditions/thumbs/Pakistan_Independence_Day.jpg
http://nationalheritage.gov.pk/images/customtraditions/thumbs/sibi_mela.jpg http://nationalheritage.gov.pk/images/customtraditions/thumbs/Eid_Praying.jpg http://nationalheritage.gov.pk/images/customtraditions/thumbs/Pakistan_cultural_celebrations.jpg
http://nationalheritage.gov.pk/images/customtraditions/thumbs/Quaid-e-Azam_Day.jpg http://nationalheritage.gov.pk/images/customtraditions/thumbs/shandur_polo_festival.jpg http://nationalheritage.gov.pk/images/customtraditions/thumbs/Basant_Pakistan.jpg
http://nationalheritage.gov.pk/images/customtraditions/thumbs/Silk_Route_Festival.jpg http://nationalheritage.gov.pk/images/customtraditions/thumbs/Urs_DataGanjBakhas.jpg http://nationalheritage.gov.pk/images/customtraditions/thumbs/Iqbal_Day.jpg