Pakistani Culture

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“Culture” can be defined in many different ways. “Culture” may be defined as “Behavior peculiar to human beings, together with material objects used” Culture consists of language,ideas,values,attributes,beliefs,customs, codes,institutions,tools,works and arts , religion, law, morality ,ceremonies and festivals. According to Muller-Layer, Culture can be defined as “Culture is an aggregate means of achievement and of progress” Please click to advance >

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Culture

Pakistani

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•History & Background •Religion •Language •Mixed Culture •Dowry System •Male Oriented Society •Festivals •Dress •Handicrafts •Sports •Mushaikh,Sufi Poets & Music Please click to advance >

“History and Background” Pakistan came into being in 1947 when Britain declared India independent and announced two successor states, India and Pakistan. Created to meet the demands of Muslim Indians for a separate state, Pakistan initially included two Muslim areas one on the western side of India the other on the east. Tensions between East and West Pakistan ended in civil war and the split of East Pakistan to form Bangladesh in 1971. Please click to advance >

“Religion” Pakistan is a Muslim country and Islam is the official religion. Islam is the religion which is professed and practiced by the people of Pakistan. The majority of Pakistanis are Muslims and many customs follow from that faith. For example, Muslims may only eat halal meat and Pakistani recipes reflect this. Major festivals such as Lailat al Qadr, Eid-ul Adha and Eid ul Fitr come from the Islamic calendar.

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“Language” English is the official language in Pakistan, but the national language is Urdu, which is widely spoken and understood throughout the country. Punjabi, Pashto, Sindhi, Baluchi and Kashmiri are the regional languages.

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“Mixed Culture” Pakistani culture can be called as “Mixed Culture”. Although the majority of people in Pakistan are Muslims by birth and faith, there is a strong influence of Hindu culture on the present Pakistani culture. The shadows of this influence are quite visible on the marriage ceremonies and festivals like “Basant”. Please click to advance >

“Dowry System” Dowry Systems and heavy expenditures on the marriage of girls is done, which is inherited from Hindu society because in Hindu society there is no share of women in the inheritance of their parents. Although women are given a share in the inheritance of their parents in Pakistani society, there are huge expenditures on the marriages of daughters. Please click to advance >

“Male Oriented Society” Pakistani society is a “Male Oriented Society”, where they are given full protection and great respect. The family is headed by a male member, usually the oldest male member of the group. He guides the other members. Old people are given positions of prestige, honor and respect in Pakistani culture.

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“Festivals In Pakistan” The majority of Pakistanis are Muslims and many customs follow from that faith. For example, Muslims may only eat halal meat and Pakistani recipes reflect this. Major festivals such as Lailat al Qadr, Eid ul Adha and Eid ul Fitr come from the Islamic calendar. And some non religious Fesivals are also celebrated Like Basant etc.

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“Dress” Dress in a Muslim society like Pakistan is designed and intended to cover human body, as nudity is prohibited in Islam. So, people of Pakistan prefer to wear simple dresses according to their climate.

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“Handicrafts” Pakistani handicrafts are gaining popularity in the world market day by day, as Pakistani craftsman are considered as the best in their craftsmanship. Pakistan is famous for its high standard items of glass, silver, wooden furniture, pottery, marble goods and things made of camel skin. Please click to advance >

“Sports & Games” Cricket, Hockey, Football, Kabbadi, squash, badminton, and wrestling are the major sports in Pakistan.

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“Mushaikh,Sufi Poets & Music” Ulema, Mushaikh,Sufi poets and Sufi Music occupy highly honored places in Pakistani culture.

(from Left to Right) Hazrat Shaikh Baba Farid - Hazrat Baba Bulleh Shah - Abida Parveen - Nusrat khan Ashfaque Ahmed - Faiz Ahmed Faiz

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