Watayo Faqir

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Watayo Faqir (Sindhi: وتايو فقير) is a legendary character from Sindh, Pakistan. Many fables based on his wisdom and philosophy that are widely spread, and are told at "Kachehris" (traditional gatherings) and are told to children in Sindhi Folklore.^[1][2] At the age of 75, he is said to have died and buried at Tando Allahyar.

Chowkandi of Watayo Faqeer in Tando Allahyar, Sindh, Pakistan

See also

• Aesop's fables
• Mullah Nasruddin
• Birbal

References