Festivals of Pakistan

BS EDUCATION-1
Prepared by: Munaza,
Amna, Faiza, Ghunwa & Tina.

PRESENTATION ON FESTIVAL OF PAKISTAN 4/16/2012

RELIGIOUS
FESTIVALS.
NATIONAL
FESTIVALS.

CULTURAL
FESTIVALS.
OTHER
FESTIVALS.

EID-UL-FITR.
EID
MILAD-UL-
NABI.
RAMDAN.
EID-UL-AZHA.
SHAB-E-BARAT.

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.

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
the Holy Quran.

PAKISTAN
DAY
INDEPEN
DENCE
DAY
DEFENC
E DAY
AIRFOR
CE DAY
QUAID-E-
AZAM
DAY
IQBAL
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.

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
NATIONAL
HORSE &
CATTLE
SHOW
LOK MELA

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.

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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