Pakistan

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Pakistan
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Map of Pakistan
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People Culture
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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.
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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.
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Celebrations
Milaad Nabi Milaad Nabi is a prominent religious
festival and celebrates Prophet Mohammed birthday.

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.
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.
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Famous Mosques
The Badshahi Mosque (Urdu ??????? ????) or the
Emperors Mosque in Lahore
The Faisal Mosque in Islamabad is the largest
mosque in Pakistan
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Famous Landmarks
QUIDE-E-AZAM MAUSOLEUM the Quaid-e-Azams
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.
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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.
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Famous People
Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani (born June 9, 1952) is
the 26th Prime Minister of Pakistan.
Imran Khan-Cricker
Benazir Bhutto Former Prime Minister of Pakistan
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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.
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Sport
Hockey
Cricket
Kabaddi
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Musical Instrument
Sitar

Harmonium



Tabla
Dholk
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Pakistani pop stars
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Food
Roti
                     
Samosas
Pakoras
Briyani



Mango milk shake
Sindhi Paoloa
Aaloo Gosht
Channa chaat
Kheer
Nihari
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Shops
Man selling fruit in a market
Selling vegetables
Man making jelbie
Man selling goods
Woman selling goods
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Weddings
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Transport
Traditional Tanga
Auto Rickshaw
Students on a bus