Customs & Traditions of Pakistan

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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