Topic

Culture of Pakistan

Defination of Culture

Culture may be defined as behaviour perculiar to human

beings,together with material objects used.Culture consists of
language,ideas,beliefs,customs,codes,institution,tools,techniques,wo
rks of arts,ceremonies and so on.According to Allama Iqbal.

Culture is the characteristics and knowledge of a particular group

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of people, defined by everything from language, religion, cuisine,
social habits, music and arts.

Culture of Pakistan

The society and culture of Pakistan comprises

numerous ethnic groups: Punjab, Sindh, KPK, Balochistan.

The origins of the current Pakistani culture can be

traced back to the Indus Valley civilization, which was
simultaneous with the ancient Egyptian and Sumerian
civilizations, around 5000 years ago
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Characteristics Of Pakistani
Culture
Pakistani culture has the following characteristics:

Islamic values and traditions.

Languages

Mixed culture.

Food

Variety of Dresses

Handicrafts

Conclusion

Islamic values and traditions

Pakistani culture is actually a part of the contemporary Islamic
civilization which draws its value and traditions from Islam and rich
Islamic history. Majority of population comprises of Muslims and
follows teachings of Islam i.e:

belief in one Allah

Prophethood of Hazrat Muhammad P.B.U.H, brotherhood

equality and social justice etc

Islam is religion of peace and patience.

Languages

A number of languages are spoken in Pakistan

National language:

Urdu

Regional languages:

Punjabi

Sindhi

Pushto

Balochi

Mixed culture
People entered the Indus Valley from Iran, Turkey, Arabia, Central
Asia, Iraq etc. adopted the sea route to reach the soil of Sub
Continent. They bought their traditions, customs, festivals and
way
of life. The local culture mixed with the culture of new arrivals
created a multicolored culture on the soil of present day Pakistan.
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Food
Due to regional and climate variations in Pakistan, variety of food is
available in Pakistan

PUNJAB:

Paratha, Makkan, Lassi etc.

SINDH:

Fish, Sea foods etc.

KPK:

Sajji, Balti Meat etc.

Balochistan: Dry fruits, Pulses etc.

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Variety Of Dresses

Pakistani culture is rich in variety

of dresses:The people of Punjab, the
Pathans of NWFP, the Baluchi
people and the Sindhis wear their
own distinct dresses. These
dresses are very colourful and
prominent and give attractive
look during national fairs and
festivals.

Handicrafts

The Handicrafts in Pakistan ae of great value and they are highly

appreciated

Both Men and Women participated in their production

Some are:

Sports and Surgical goods at Sailkot

Sheets and Bhera and Multan

Cutlry of Wazirabad

Bangles of Hyderabad

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Conclusion

Culture which includes religion,literature

art,architecture,dresses,music,manners and customs has its
roots in the Islamic culture.

Islam has described the rights and duties of every individual.Even

in drinking,eating and dressing,we have to observe certain rules
prescribed by Islam.

So it may be said that Pakistani culture represents the true

picture of Islamic culture

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