Festivals

Festivals are a way to celebrate our cultural rituals, heritage and traditions. They are a great source of entertainment. Most of the festivals are connected with religion therefore they hold extra importance for us. Festivals are of great importance, they connect us with our culture and family and also a great source of enjoyment. They also transfer knowledge and our culture from one person to another, from one generation to another, and promote harmony to keep us closer to our religion and culture.


Festivals of Pakistan:

Eid-E-Milad-un-nabi:

This is the birthday of holy prophet Muhammad (SAW) which is celebrated throughout the world by Muslims with great enthusiasm, and a lot of charity is given throughout the country. It holds special place in the hearts of Muslims because this is the month in which our Last Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was born.


He (SAW) preached the teachings of Islam, and always speak truth in his life. He (SAW) taught us the right path and the ways to live a peaceful life. Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) also taught us to behave politely with our neighbors, relatives, strangers, children and servants, and taught us the lesson of kindness. Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) possessed the highest moral goodness, and he is perfect example for us, and his path can surely lead us to success in this world and hereafter. He (SAW) always behaved with poor and needy politely and always offered them a helpful hand. His kindness was not only for humans, but for animals too. In short, the attributes of his (SAW) character are impossible to put into words. May Almighty's blessing and peace be upon him.


Eid ul fitar:

It is the great festival which is celebrated at the end of Ramadan. It is marked with wearing the new clothes and exchange of sweet dishes. Ladies wear hina(mehndi) and bangles on their hands. It is the most delightful festival which provide us an opportunity to meet our loved ones.


Eid ul adha:

It is celebrated in the remembrance of beloved prophet Abraham (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him). He offered his son to please Allah, so on this day all the people who can afford sacrifices the goat or sheep in the name of Allah, and distribute the meat of these animals to the poor people and relatives.

On the ninth of Dhu'l-Hijjah, the Muslims perform the Hajj to the House of Allah, and on the tenth of Dhu'l-Hijjah, the Muslims celebrate the Eid al-Adha. Every year millions of Muslims from different countries go Saudi Arabia to perform Hajj to the house of Allah.

Ashura:

This festival is celebrated in the commemoration of death of Hazrat imam Hussain (R.A).

Shab e barat:

This is the night of forgiveness and to seek the blessings from Almighty Allah.


Sibi mela:

This is the most colorful festival which is marked by the exhibition of dresses, Jewelry, traditional sports, cattle show, horse races and camel dance.


Non-Muslims religious festival:

The Christian community celebrate the Christmas, Easter and other festivals throughout the whole country. Other minorities also celebrate their festivals with great enthusiasm, and they have a full freedom to live their life in a way they want.


Mela chiraghan: This is the biggest event which is celebrated in Punjab during the last week of March. It is celebrated by preforming different activities at the shrine of Sufi shah Hussain.


In short, all these festivals are celebrated with great enthusiasm in Pakistan, and they represent the culture and traditions of our beloved country.

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