Hala, Sindh
| Hala Hala New | |
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| City | |
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From top: Makhdoom Noah Masjid & Handicraft of Hala | |
  Hala | |
| Coordinates: 25°49′N 68°26′E / 25.81°N 68.43°ECoordinates: 25°49′N 68°26′E / 25.81°N 68.43°E | |
| Country |
 Pakistan |
| Province | Sindh |
| Elevation | 39 m (128 ft) |
| Population (2000) | |
| • Total | 161,980 |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+5) |
Hala (Sindhi: هـالا) is a city and taluka of Matiari district of Sindh, Pakistan. According to the Revenue record, Hala was given the status of Taluka in 1848.
Sufism
Hala became a leading centre of the Suhrawardi sect of Sufism from the 16th century onwards. It contains the mausoleum of Makhdum Nuh (died circa 1592), a Suhrawardi pir,[1] which attracts pilgrims.
Culture
Hala has rich Sindhi culture. Men clad themselves in the national style of dress called Shalwar Kameez having broader bottoms and traditional cap. in old times it was a type of clothes for Women clad with 'Gharara' or 'Parro' with bangles all the way up till shoulders but now a days this type of fashion is in countryside not on the city and the present fashion is the womens in homes they Wear shalwar khamiz with a dupata on their heads and outside the house they wear burkahs. Clogging road-side tea-stalls with colleagues and friends, is a favorite pastime for men.
Hala Bazaar
The Haala baazar is a famous bazaar where people from many cities go for shopping.
People
People of Hala are proud people, taking pride in their land and its history; they are by nature, quiet and inoffensive; moderate in religion, hospitable and accommodating. Their attitude to life is determined by geographical, economic and moral set-up, making them unassertive.
Famous Families
There are many famous families who are living in Hala, some include, Arbab, Makhdoom, Ansari, Ahpan, Memon & Rajput .
References
- ↑ Ansari, Sarah F. D. (1992). Sufi Saints and State Power: The Pirs of Sind, 1843-1947. Cambridge South Asian Studies 50. Cambridge University Press. pp. 20, 31. ISBN 9780521405300.