In Pakistan, different festivals are celebrated throughout the year. Some are celebrated in the whole country, some at the provincial level and some in particular areas. Here we will list down all the festivals celebrated in Pakistan.
Islamic Festivals
Eid UL Fitr
Eid UL Fitr is celebrated throughout the country with the great religious spirit. It is celebrated on 1st Shawal after the end of Ramadan. The government declares three days public holidays on this occasion.
Eid UL Azha
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This Eid is referred as ‘Bari Eid’ in Pakistan. It is celebrated on 10th Zil Haj, the twelfth month of the Islamic calendar. This Eid is celebrated in remembrance of Hazrat Ibrahim, people sacrifice animals. Sacrifice process starts soon after Eid till evening. People who are unable to sacrifice on 1st day perform this obligation on the 2nd day. Meat is primarily distributed among poor people. The government declares three days public holidays on this Eid as well.
Shab-e-Barat
This festival is celebrated on 14th of Shaban with great religious on this day. People offer prayers on this night and seek Allah for forgiveness on this holy day. Sweet dishes are cooked at homes and are exchanged among neighbors. The government declares a one-day public holiday on this occasion.
Eid Milad un Nabi
This festival is celebrated with great religious spirit by Bralevi Sunni Muslims of Pakistan. It is celebrated on 12th Rabi UL Awal. Holy Prophet [PBUH] was born on this day and this day is celebrated to cheer His arrival. Rallies are conducted throughout the country and Mehfil-e-Milad is organized. Mehfil-e-Milad mostly takes place at night and they continue for a whole month throughout the country. The government declares a one-day public holiday on this day.
National Festivals
Independence Day
Independence Day is celebrated on 14th August. Special prayers are done in mosques for the country. Rallies and different ceremonies are conducted throughout the country, the government also announces one-day Public holiday on this great occasion.
Defense Day
Defense Day is celebrated on 6th September. It is celebrated in the remembrance of the 1965 war in which Pak forces successfully defended the city of Lahore against the Indian Army.