Festivals of Pakistan

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Prepared by: Munaza,

Amna, Faiza, Ghunwa & Tina.

4/16/2012PRESENTATION ON FESTIVAL OF PAKISTAN

RELIGIOUS

FESTIVALS.

NATIONAL

FESTIVALS.


CULTURAL

FESTIVALS.

OTHER

FESTIVALS.


EID-UL-FITR.

EID-UL-AZHA.

SHAB-E-BARAT.

EID MILAD-

UL-NABI.

RAMDAN.


Eid-ul-Fitr is a religious festival celebrated at the

end of fasting month, Ramadan on 1st of Shawwal.

Eid ul-Fitr in Pakistan is known as “chhoti (small)

or meethi (sweet) Eid”. It is a three days

celebration during which time family and friends

gather together for long meals, the sharing of

gifts, and religious devotion Eid-ul-Fitr in Eid day

starts with the special Eid prayers. People

exchange gifts and sweet with each other and alms

to the poor and the needy.


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The ninth month of the Islamic calendar is

Ramadan, a time for Muslims to focus on purifying

their soul through prayer and self-sacrifice. During

Ramadan, more than a billion Muslims around the

world observe one of the Five Pillars (duties) of

Islam: Fasting. Fasting is the fourth pillar of Islam,

which Allah made obligatory on Muslims in the

second year of the Prophet’s migration (Hijrah) to

Madina with the statement: “O you who believe,

fasting is prescribed for you as it was prescribed

for those before you, so that you may gain Taqwa

(piety)” (2: 183)


Eid-ul-Azha is a three days celebration

when Muslims from all over the world

offer a sacrifice by slaughtering a sheep,

cow, or goat following the traditional

Islamic customs. It is also called the

Festival of Sacrifice. The meat from the

sacrifice is shared by friends, neighbors,

relatives, and also distributed to the poor

and needy.


Shab-e-Barat is a religious festival celebrated on 14th of Shaaban. The festival of Shab-e-Barat is celebrated with pomp and enthusiasm by Muslims all over the world. Muslims believe that on the night of Shab-e-Barat Allah writes the destinies of all people for the coming year by taking into account the deeds committed by them in the past. On this festival, prayers, fire works, exchange of sweet dishes and visits to friends and families are held.


Eid Milad-un Nabi is the

birthday of our beloved

Prophet Muhammad

(PBUH). It is celebrated

by all the Muslims with

religious enthusiasm

and solemnity across

the world. It falls on

the 12th of Rabi'-ul-

Awwal every year. This

is a day of

remembrance for

Muslims, marked by

prayers and reading of

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PAKISTAN DAY

INDEPENDENCE

DAY

DEFENCE DAY

AIRFORCE DAY

IQBAL DAY

QUAID-E-AZAM

DAY


Pakistan Day is a momentous

milestone in the history of Pakistan movement. This event is held to mark the anniversary of Pakistan Resolution passed by the Muslims of South Asia on March 23, 1940 at Minto Park (now Iqbal Park), Lahore. The nation commemorates this day with great zeal and enthusiasm, to honor the most outstanding achievement of the Muslims of South Asia who passed the

historic Pakistan Resolution resulting in the creation of Pakistan under the dynamic leadership of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah; a homeland where they could live in peace, harmony and in accordance with the tenets of Islam.


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Independence Day is celebrated with zeal and fervor in all parts of the country on August 14 with special programmes arranged in all big and small towns and rural areas. On this day, meetings, processions and rallies are held all over the country and the whole country is decorated on this day.

People from various walks of life decorate their houses with national flags and the buildings, city shopping centers, bazaars and all the main roads are also being adorned with flags and fancy lights.


The 6th of September is a

golden chapter in the history

of Pakistan, when Pakistan,

its military and people stood

united in 1965 in defense of

Pakistan and resolve to halt

and beat back Indian multi-

dimensional attacks against

Pakistan. This historic day

is commemorated through

parades and exhibitions of

military equipment at

Rawalpindi, Lahore,

Peshawar, Quetta and

Karachi.


Air Force day is

celebrated on 7th of

September marking the

official beginning of the

Indo-Pak war of 1965.

That day Air shows and

other programs mark the

PAF's role in defending

the nation. This day is

celebrated by display of

latest aircrafts of

Pakistan Air force and

air shows at Rawalpindi,

Sargodha, Lahore,

Peshawar and Quetta.


9th November is celebrated as the birthday of the National Poet of Pakistan, Allama Iqbal. The event is celebrated with a lot of debating and poetry contests held at different institutes all over Pakistan.


This is celebrated on

25th December as

the birthday of the

founder of Pakistan

Quaid-e-Azam and

Christmas. This day

is celebrated by the

Christian minority

and the whole

nation.


Jashan-e-Shikarpur

Chowmas

Mela Chiraghan

LOK MELA

NATIONAL HORSE & CATTLE SHOW


Jashan-e-Shikarpur

At Shikarpur, Sindh. Cultural activities,local sports and handicrafts exhibition are held.


Held in Kalash Valleys near Chitral. Welcoming of winter with first snow-fall. Activities restrict to indoor.


Mela Chiraghan (festival of lamps) a mega event for the people of Punjab and especially for Lahorites is celebrated with traditional fervor and activities at the shrine of the renowned Sufi Shah Hussain. This festival is held for 1 week outside the Shalimar Gardens, Lahore. The festival attracts a large number of performing artists who mostly sing Shah Hussain's kafees and dance to the drums.


The festival presents a unique opportunity to watch

the culture and craft of the whole country at one place. This Folk Festival is held for one week at Islamabad. It includes Folk Music, songs, music contests, folk dances, craftsmen at work, exhibition and sale of handicrafts.


It is held in the 3rd week of November for 5 days at Fortress Stadium, Lahore. This festival includes Cattle races, cattle dances, tent-pegging, tattoo show, folk music, dances, bands, cultural floats and folk games. The show has been described as an eloquent expression of Pakistan's heritage and an authentic account of its agricultural and industrial achievements.


BASANT

FATHER’S DAY

MOTHER’S DAY


With the advent of spring Basant Festival

is celebrated with pomp and show in mid

February every year in Lahore. In other

words this is the spring festival. People

traditionally fly kites on the roofs of their

buildings.


Fathers have always been associated with

guidance and protection; the person who can

be loved, respected and looked up to. Father's

Day is a day of commemoration and celebration

of Dad. It is a day to honor all the fathers for

everything they did for their children. This is

an occasion to express gratitude towards your

dad for all his love and support.


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Mother's Day is an occasion when

individuals express their love and respect

for their mothers. It falls on the second

Sunday of May every year. This day is

dedicated to thank all mothers for their

struggles and hardships they undertake in

upbringing the child. It's time to recognize

her for all she has done for her children

over the years.


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