List of festivals in Pakistan

This is the list of festivals in Pakistan.

By region

Islamic

DayMonthFestival
1MuharramNew Islamic YearFirst day of the Islamic calendar
12Rabi' al-awwalEid-e-Milād-un-NabīBirthday of the Prophet Muhammad
27RajabMiraj-un-NabiMuhammad's night journey
27RamadanLaylat al-QadrThe night when first verses of Quran were received by Muhammad
30/31RamadanChaand RaatThe last night of Ramadan celebrated on 29th or 30th depending on when the new moon is sighted
1ShawalEid ul FitrThe celebration at the end of the fasting month (Ramadan)
10Dhu al-HijjahEid al-AdhaThe celebration of Abraham's sacrifice

Public holidays in Pakistan

Festivals in Pakistan

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 23 March 1940 at Minto Park (now Iqbal Park), Lahore. The resolution was presented by A. K. Fazlul Huq. 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.[1]

Literary festivals in Pakistan

Film festivals in Pakistan

Music festivals in Pakistan

Local events

DayMonthFestival
23-26FebruaryPakistan Flower ShowFlower Show at Karachi
February–MarchJashn-e-BaharaanThe celebrations with the start of Spring season
23MarchPakistan DayRepublic Day and to commemorate the Lahore Resolution
28MayYoum-e-TakbirCelebrated in commemoration of the first Nuclear test
14AugustIndependence DayCelebrated to commemorate the day when Pakistan gained Independence in 1947
6SeptemberDefence DayCelebrated in memory of those who died in the Indo-Pak war of 1965
7SeptemberAir Force DayCelebrated to commend the role of Pakistan Air Force in the 1965 war with India
8SeptemberNavy DayCelebrated to commend the role of Pakistan Navy in the 1965 war with India
9NovemberIqbal DayBirthday of Muhammad Iqbal
25DecemberQuaid-e-Azam DayBirthday of Muhammad Ali Jinnah

Fairs

See also

References

  1. "Festivals in Pakistan". visitorsheaven.com. Retrieved 26 December 2017.
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