There are some enchanting and exhilarating festivals celebrated in Pakistan. These include religious festivals, as well as historical festivals. Also, there are the tribal festivals and seasonal festivals.
One can send gifts to Pakistan to mark these festivals. These add to the joy and fervour of festivities in the country. Pakistanis living abroad can take part in the joy of these festivals by sending gifts online to their friends and family in Pakistan.
One can send gifts to Pakistan to mark these festivals. These add to the joy and fervour of festivities in the country. Pakistanis living abroad can take part in the joy of these festivals by sending gifts online to their friends and family in Pakistan.
The following are the major festivals of Pakistan:
• Basant: It is a festival, which ushers in the spring season and bids goodbye to the winter season. It has become a very popular festival of Pakistan, especially in the province of Punjab. In Lahore, it is celebrated usually on 20th February. It is marked by a lot of fanfare. There is also an occasion called as Night Basant celebrated on a Saturday night. The sky is dotted by white kites presenting a spectacular vision and homes and building are decorated with lights. People, mostly women wear yellow clothes as per Basant tradition. In day time, the sky is a colourful scene with multi-hued kites.
• Eid-ul-fitr: Celebrated on day one of Shaw'waal, with the end of Ramadan (Muslim holy month of fasting). It is the tenth month of the Islamic calendar. It is a happy day and a true day of thanksgiving for believers. Muslims thank God for the strength and means to fulfil the fasting and charitable deeds in the month of Ramadan. Fitr means breaking and stands for the breaking of fast and any evil habits. The festival is a time for celebrating spiritual cleansing after a month of fasting.
• Shab-e- Barat: Shaban is a month of special blessings. It is the 8th month of the Islamic calendar. It is celebrated just 15 days ahead of Ramadan. The night of Shab-e-barat is associated with a night of forgiveness. People prepare for the holy month of Ramadan including praying for the forgiveness of their sins. It is believed that the Prophet visits all homes and alleviates all pain and suffering of humans. Night celebrations include spectacular fireworks. Streets and homes are lit by electric lights and candles. People do charity work and/or distribute sweetmeats. Persons visit mosques to offer prayers and practise meditation.
• Eid-ul-Adha: It is also called as ‘festival of sacrifice.’ It is the time to reflect on all the blessings showered by God on the families. One can share one’s wealth with the less fortunate. The Bakra-Eid is celebrated with great fervour like Eid-ul-fitr or Ramadan. This is celebrated on the 10th day of the 12th Islamic month. It is celebrated in memory of the sacrifice made by Abraham, who offered his son as sacrifice for Allah.
• Sibi Mela: It is an annual gathering of tribes. It is aimed at promoting cattle, horse and camel breeding in the region besides showcasing handicrafts and colourful tribal people.
• Pakistan Day: Celebrated on February 23 to mark the Lahore Declaration of 1940 to form the nation of Pakistan. Led by Jinnah, the movement for creation of Pakistan began on this date. This day is celebrated with great fan fare and military parades.
These are some of the major festivals of Pakistan.
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