| National and Religious
Events |
Shab-e-Barat:
Religious festival celebrated on 14th of Shaaban, the 8th
Islamic month. Prayers, fire-works, exchange of sweet dishes
and visits to relatives and friends. |
Depends
on Moon sightings |
Eid-ul-Fitr:
Religious festival celebrating end of fasting month on 1st
of Shawwal, the 10th month of Islamic Calendar Special prayer
after sunrise, exchange of sweet dishes, visits. |
Depends on Moon sightings
|
| Pakistan
Day*: Commemorating the
anniversary of Pakistan Resolution passed by the Muslims of
South Asia on March 23, 1940. Military parades are held at Lahore,
Peshawar, Quetta and Karachi. Main feature is the grand parade
at Islamabad. |
23 March |
| Mela Chiraghan (Festival of lamps);
Held for 1 week outside Shalimar Garden, Lahore. |
Depends on Moon sightings |
| Horse & Cattle Show: At
Dera Ismail Khan. Local games, folk dances, music, cattle races
and exhibition of local handicrafts. |
End of March till 1st week of April |
| Eid-ul-Azha*:
Religious festival commemorating the great sacrifice offered
by Prophet Ibrahim. Celebrated on 10 Zilhaj, 12th month of Islamic
Calendar. Collective prayers after sunset, sacrifice of goats,
sheep, cows or camels and distribution of meat among relatives,
friends and poor. |
Depends on Moon sightings |
| May Day*:
Rallies, processions and meetings held throughout the country. |
01 May |
| Ashura*:
Two days mourning on the death anniversary Imam Hussain, the
grandson of Prophet Mohammad (P.B.U.H.) on 9th and 10th of Moharram,
the first month of Islamic Calendar Processions, rallies and
meeting (music prohibited). |
Depends on Moon sightings |
| Eid-e-Miland-un-Nabi*:
(Birthday of Prophet Hazrat Mohammad, (P.B.U.H.) on 12th of
Rabi-ul-Awwal - the 3rd of month of Islamic Calendar. |
Depends on Moon sightings |
| Independence
day*: Meeting, processions,
rallies, decorations and 14 August illustrations all over the
country. |
14 August |
| Defence of
Pakistan Day*: Parades
and exhibitions of military equipment at Rawalpindi, Lahore,
Peshawar, Quetta and Karachi. Visits to the war memorials. |
06 September |
| Air force Day: Display of
latest aircrafts of Pakistan Air force and air shows at Rawalpindi,
Sargodha, Lahore, Peshawar and Quetta. |
07 September |
| Death Anniversary
of Quaid-e-Azam, Mohammad Ali Jinnah, the father of
the nation*. |
11 September |
| Lok mela: Folk Festival held
at Islamabad. Folk Music, songs music contests, folk dances,
craftsmen at work, exhibition and sale of handicrafts. The festival
presents a unique opportunity to watch the culture and craft
of the whole country at one place. |
1st week of October - for one week |
| National Industrial Exhibition Islamabad:
Exhibition and sale of Pakistan's industrial products and handicraft
items. |
Middle of November till Middle of December
|
| National Industrial Exhibition Lahore:
Held at Fortress Stadium, Lahore. Exhibition and sale
of industrial products and handicrafts of Pakistan. |
November for 15 days |
| National Horse & Cattle Show Lahore:
Held at Fortress Stadium, Lahore, Cattle races, cattle dances,
tent-pegging, tattoo show, folk music, dances, bands, cultural
floats and folk games. |
November for 15 days |
| Christmas and Birthday of Quaid-e-Azam* |
25 December |
| * National
Holidays |
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