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Celebrations Ramadan Month of fasting (the holiest month, the mass is celebrated in Pakistan. Muslim Pakistanis (97 per cent of the population) day attended mosques with increasing frequency, and recite the Qur'an. special foods are cooked in large amounts,

Celebrations Eid, Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha, fast, approval of the month of Ramadan, and Ibrahim (Abraham's willingness for God to sacrifice his son Ishmael ) is remembered. Eid celebrations are an national holiday in Pakistan. The government and business offices are closed for 3 days. Night before Eid, people search for the moon of Ramadan and Ramadan ends on arrival of the sighting of the new moon. Eid day begins with morning prayers, then a big breakfast with family. The day is spent with relatives and friends sharing gifts and sweets. During the evening people go to the town for some partying, going to restaurants or relax in the city's parks. Eid al-Fitr, Money is given to charity and gifts to young children. . Eid al-Adha, The meat is distributed to relatives and neighbours and food is also donated to charities.

Famous Mosques The Badshahi Mosque (Urdu: ( ﺑﺎﺩﺷﺎھی ﻣﺴﺠﺪ or the ‘Emperor’s Mosque’ in Lahore The Faisal Mosque in Islamabad is the largest mosque in Pakistan

Famous Landmarks QUIDE-E-AZAM MAUSOLEUM: the Quaid-e-Azam`s Mausoleum is a prominent and impressive landmark of Karachi. Minar-e-Pakistan (or Yadgaar-e. Pakistan) is a tall minaret in Iqbal Park Lahore, built in honor of the Lahore Resolution.

Famous Landmarks The Lahore Fort is the most popular historical landmark of Pakistan. It is located in the heart of Lahore, the capital city of the province of Punjab, Pakistan. Lahore Fort is locally known as ‘Shahi Qila’ which means the royal fort. Prime Minister House of Pakistan is located in Islamabad the capital of Pakistan. All Prime ministers of Pakistan have enjoyed this place.

Cultural Costume Shalwar Qameez is the national dress of Pakistan. People from all four provinces of Pakistan wear Shalwar Qameez which comes in many different styles, fabrics, colours and patterns. It is a dress worn on both casual and formal occasions owing to its comfortability. Women wear it along with Duppatta, which is essential cloth item for women in Pakistan.

Sport Hockey Cricket Kabaddi

Musical Instrument Sitar Harmonium Tabla Dholk

Food Roti Samosas Pakoras Sindhi Paoloa Mango milk shake Channa chaat Nihari Kheer Briyani Aaloo Gosht

Weddings

Transport Traditional Tanga Auto Rickshaw Students on a bus