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The Customs of Various Regions of Pakistan


Pakistan is a charming country. It is full of sceneries of various kinds. It has different regions of climates also. These geographical and climatic variations are reflected in the customs of various regions of Pakistan.
Pathans of frontier region are brave and sturdy. They are strong and war like. They have fought against invader from thousands of years. They are proud of their fire arms. As power of a tribe depends on number of men so Pathans feel happy over the birth of son. They protect the refugee at the cost their lives. They show hospitality to their guests. Their favourite food is meat.
Punjab has been called heart of Pakistan by Quaid-e-Azam. It has been seat of learning from thousands of year. Punjabis are religious by nature. Their fairs are usually connected with the Urs of saints. In village live farmers, they work from mornto’ night. In the evening they sit in the chopal make chit chat sing songs and talk about the day to day problems. Their marriagesare colourful, whole village takes part in it.
Baluchis lead very hard and simple life due to the extreme weather. They sit and sleep on floor. Water is hard to get. Baluchi marriages are also colourful. They sing and dance on lively beat of drums. Bride groom arranges food for all guests. Food is brought with barat. Women of Balochistan wear most of jewelleryall the time.
Civilization of Sindh is one of the oldest civilizations in the world. The Sindhi people are also religious by nature. Most of their festivals are religious. People from all over Pakistan come to celebrate the Urs of Shahbaz Qalander and Shah Abdul Latif Bhitai. Folk songs are sung on Ektara at the eve of Urs. Alghoza is also a popular musical instrument of the area. Sindhiembroidery is famous all over the world. Mirror work is also common in Sindh.
Question and Answers
Q.1 What sort of people are the Pathans?
Ans. Pathans are sturdy and brave. Through the ages they have fought the invaders coming from the North. They are famous for their hospitality and men power is taken as their pride in the community.
Q.2Wwhat kind of food do they like?
Ans. Roast Mutton and spicy chappli kabab are the food which is liked by them.
Q.3 How does a tribesman announce the birth of a son?
Ans. A tribesman fires with the rifle to announce the birth of a son.
Q.4 Why does a tribesman announce the birth of a son?
Ans. A tribesman announces the birth of a son because the birth of son is regarded a blessing for them. Men power is taken as their pride in the community.
Q.5 Why is the Punjab called the seat of learning?
Ans. The Punjab is called the seat of learning because centuries ago, many educational, institutions flourished in this region and their import is still continue in the form of schools, colleges and universities. Taxila University, flourished two thousand and five hundred years ago gives a healthy proof that Punjab has always been a seat of learning.
Q.6 Which is the university that existed in Pakistan about two thousand and five hundred years ago?
Ans. The university of Texila flourished nearly two thousand and five hundred years ago.
Q.7 Where do the Punjabi farmers sit in the evening?
Ans. The Punjabi farmers sit in Chopals in the evening. They discuss about the weather and crops and also solve their disputes. They also enjoy songs and dances i.e. chopals gathering provides them recreation.
Q.8 What is the result of extreme weather on the lives of Balochis?
Ans. The extreme weather creates a lot of problems for the Balochis. That’s why they are no able to lead their lives in just one place. They move from place to place in order to escape from the calamities of season..
Q.9 In Balochi wedding who feasts the guests of both the bride and the groom?
Ans. A Balochi wedding ceremonies are perform a amidst and laughter with men and women dancing to the lively beats of the drums. The groom feast his own the bride’s guest. The food is brought along with Baraat .
Q.10 How old is the civilization of valley of Mehran?
Ans. The Valley of Mehran is one of the ancient civilization of the world which had life in 2500 B.C. It’s ancient city Moen-jo-Daro’s ruins speak of the highly developed society that existed there about 5000 years ago.
Q.11 Who are the famous saints of Sindh?
Ans. Lal Shahbaz Qalander and Shah Abdul Latif Bhitai are the famous saints of Sindh.
Q.12 What are the famous crafts of Sindh?
Ans. Most of the crafts of Sindh emerged from the embroidery which is praised all over the country as well as in foreign countries. These handicrafts include dresses embroided with silk thread, beads and mirror. Mirror work is also done on purses and cushions.
Q.13 Why is the Punjab called “Heart of Pakistan”?
Ans. Quaid-e-Azam declared Punjab as “Heart of Pakistan” because of its geographical and knowledge importance. It is a land of five rivers and seat of learning. The religious glimpse in the region is cleared from the fact that shrines of saints and holy men the living glory of Pakistan.

Q.14 What is an Urs and how it is celebrated?
Ans. Urs is the death or birth anniversary of mystic poets which is celebrated in a religious manner. People gather at the shrines and sing devotional songs. They attend the fairs connected with these urs.
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