List of festivals in Pakistan
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This is the list of festivals in Pakistan.
Islamic
Day | Month | Festival | |
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1 | Muharram | New Islamic Year | First day of the Islamic calendar |
12 | Rabi' al-awwal | Eid-e-Milād-un-Nabī | Birthday of the Prophet Muhammad |
27 | Rajab | Miraj-un-Nabi | Muhammad's night journey |
27 | Ramadan | Laylat al-Qadr | The night when first verses of Quran were received by Muhammad |
29/30 | Ramadan | Chaand Raat | The last night of Ramadan celebrated on 29th or 30th depending on when the new moon is sighted |
1 | Shawal | Eid ul Fitr | The celebration at the end of the fasting month (Ramadan) |
10 | Dhu al-Hijjah | Aid ul Azha | A festivity, celebrated by sacrificing a Halal animal |
Local events
Day | Month | Festival | |
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23-26 | February | Pakistan Flower Show | Flower Show at Karachi |
February-March | Jashn-e-Baharaan | The celebrations with the start of Spring season | |
23 | March | Pakistan Day | Republic Day and to commemorate the Lahore Resolution |
28 | May | Youm-e-Takbir | Celebrated in commemoration of the first Nuclear test |
14 | August | Independence Day | |
6 | September | Defence Day | Celebrated in memory of those who were killed in the Indo-Pak war of 1965 |
7 | September | Air Force Day | Celebrated to commend the role of Pakistan Air Force in the 1965 war with India |
8 | September | Navy Day | Celebrated to commend the role of Pakistan Air Force in the 1965 war with India |
9 | November | Iqbal Day | Birthday of Muhammad Iqbal |
25 | December | Quaid-e-Azam Day | Birthday of Muhammad Ali Jinnah |
Fairs
- Mela Chiraghan, this fair is famous in Pakistan.