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. 14 th 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 مسجد) or 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-e- Pakistan) 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 Benazir Bhutto Former Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan- Cricker Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani (born June 9, 1952) is the 26th 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 Nihari Aaloo Gosht Kheer Pakoras Sindhi Paoloa Briyani Roti Samosas Channa chaat Mango milk shake

Shops Man selling fruit in a market Selling vegetables Woman selling goods Man making jelbie Man selling goods

Weddings

Transport Students on a bus Auto Rickshaw Traditional Tanga