CULTURE OF PAKISTAN describe into detail

Pakistan culture

1. CULTURE OF PAKISTAN PRESENTED BY: MAHEEN MALIK 39158 AMNA RASHID 39556

2. INTRO TO PAKISTAN Geographical Location: South Asia, bordered by India, Afghanistan, Iran, and China. Population: Approximately 240 million people. Official Language: Urdu. Capital: Islamabad. Major Cities: Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Faisalabad.

3. LANGUAGES OF PAKISTAN Official Language: Urdu. National Language: English (widely used in government and business). Regional Languages: Punjabi, Sindhi, Pashto, Balochi , Kashmiri, Saraiki , and many others. Diversity: Over 70 languages are spoken across the country.

4. RELIGIONS IN PAKISTAN Islam: Predominantly Muslim (Sunni and Shia). Minorities: Hinduism, Christianity, Sikhism, Buddhism. Religious Festivals: Eid-ul-Fitr , Eid-ul-Adha , Ramadan, Ashura .

5. TRADITIONAL CLOTHING Traditional Clothing Men's Wear: Shalwar Kameez , Sherwani , Jinnah Cap. Women's Wear: Shalwar Kameez , Dupatta , Burqa , Hijab. Regional Variations: Sindhi Ajrak , Balochi Dresses, Peshawari Chappal .

6. PAKISTANI CUISINE Staple Foods: Roti, Naan , Rice. Popular Dishes: Biryani, Nihari , Karahi , Haleem , Saag , Daal . Sweets and Desserts: Gulab Jamun , Jalebi , Barfi , Kulfi , Ras Malai . Beverages: Lassi , Chai, Rooh Afza .

7. ART AND CRAFT IN PAKISTAN Handicrafts: Pottery, Carpets, Textiles, Jewelry. Traditional Art: Truck Art, Calligraphy, Miniature Painting. Music: Qawwali , Ghazal, Folk Music, Sufi Music. Dance: Bhangra , Luddi .

8. FESTIVALS AND CELEBRATIONS National Holidays: Pakistan Day (March 23), Independence Day (August 14), Defense Day (September 6). Cultural Festivals: Basant (Kite Festival), Urs Celebrations at Sufi Shrines, Lok Mela . Religious Observances: Ramadan, Eid-ul-Fitr , Eid-ul-Adha .

9. SPORTS AND RECREATION National Sport: Field Hockey . Popular Sports: Cricket, Squash, Football. Traditional Games: Kabaddi , Polo. Notable Athletes: Imran Khan, Jahangir Khan, Jansher Khan .

10. ARCHITECTURE OF PAKISTAN Historical Monuments: Badshahi Mosque, Lahore Fort, Mohenjo-Daro, Rohtas Fort. Modern Architecture: Faisal Mosque, Minar -e-Pakistan, Mazar -e-Quaid. Influences: Mughal, Persian, Islamic, Colonial.

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