some of the main festivals celebrated in Pakistan

Here are some of the main festivals celebrated in Pakistan and the customs that are embedded with these festivals.

1. Religious Festivals and Customs

Muslim religious festivals are celebrated according to Islamic Calendar (Lunar Calendar) and may occur some 10 days earlier each successive solar year. Following are some of the main religious festivals celebrated in Pakistan:

• Shab-e-Barat

• Shab-e-Qadar

• Shab-e-Miraj

• Eid-ul-Fitr

• Eid-ul-Adha

• Milad-un-Nabi

• Youm-e-Ashura

• Ramadan

• Birth Rites

• Funeral Rites

2. National Festivals of Pakistan

Some national events are also observed and celebrated around the country on various days of national importance such as:-

• Independence Day

• Pakistan Day

• Defence Day

• Air Force Day

• Iqbal Day

• Quaid-e-Azam Day

3. Cultural Ceremonies & Festivals of Pakistan

• Lok Virsa Mela

• Horse & Cattle Show

• Kalash Festivals

• Polo Festival at Shandur

• Norouz Festival

• Silk Route Festival

• Sibi Mela

• Mela Chiraghan/Mela Shalamar

• Chand Raat

• Marriage Ceremonies

• Urs

• Sindh Festival