This is the list of festivals in Pakistan.
By region Shandur Polo Festival Festivals in Lahore Festivals in Multan Punjabi festivals (Pakistan)
Islamic Day Month Festival 1 Muharram New Islamic Year First day of the Islamic calendar10MuharramAshuraDay of Battle of Karbala 12 Rabi' al-awwal Eid-Milād-un-Nabī Birthday of the Prophet Muhammad 27 Rajab Miraj-un-Nabi Muhammad's night journey 14/15 Sha'ban Shab-e-Barat The night of forgiveness 21/23/25/27/29 Ramadan Laylat al-Qadr The night when first verses of Quran were received by Muhammad 29/30 Ramadan Chaand Raat The last night of Ramadan celebrated on 29th or 30th depending on when the new moon is sighted 1 Shawal Eid ul Fitr The celebration at the end of the fasting month (Ramadan)9Dhu al-HijjahDay of ArafahIt is celebrated by Muslims through fasting. 10 Dhu al-Hijjah Eid al-Adha The celebration of Abraham's sacrifice
Public holidays in Pakistan Public holidays in Pakistan
Festivals in Pakistan
Pakistan Day is a momentous milestone in the history of Pakistan movement. This event is held to mark the anniversary of Pakistan Resolution passed by the Muslims of South Asia on 23 March 1940 at Minto Park (now Iqbal Park), Lahore. The resolution was presented by A. K. Fazlul Huq. The nation commemorates this day with great zeal and enthusiasm, to honor the most outstanding achievement of the Muslims of South Asia who passed the historic Pakistan Resolution resulting in the creation of Pakistan under the dynamic leadership of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah; a homeland where they could live in peace, harmony and in accordance with the tenets of Islam. Chaand Raat Iqbal Day Quaid-e-Azam Day Pakistan Flower Show Yom-e Bab ul-Islam Future Fest Pakistan
Literary festivals in Pakistan
Islamabad Literature Festival Karachi Literature Festival Lahore Literary Festival
Film festivals in Pakistan
Cinéaste One Student Film Festival Indus Telefilm Festival Kara Film Festival
Music festivals in Pakistan
All Pakistan Music Conference Dosti Music Project
Technology Festivals in Pakistan
Future Fest Pakistan
Local events Day Month Festival 23-26 February Pakistan Flower Show Flower Show at Karachi February–March Jashn-e-Baharaan The celebrations with the start of Spring season 23 March Pakistan Day Republic Day and to commemorate the Lahore Resolution 28 May Youm-e-Takbir Celebrated in commemoration of the first Nuclear test 14 August Independence Day Celebrated to commemorate the day when Pakistan gained Independence in 1947 6 September Defence Day Celebrated in memory of those who died in the Indo-Pak war of 1965 7 September Air Force Day Celebrated to commend the role of Pakistan Air Force in the 1965 war with India 8 September Navy Day Celebrated to commend the role of Pakistan Navy in the 1965 war with India 9 November Iqbal Day Birthday of Muhammad IqbalMarchPakistan Flower ShowPakistan Flower Show (Karachi) – Annual flower exhibition. 25 December Quaid-e-Azam Day Birthday of Muhammad Ali Jinnah
Fairs Mela Chiraghan, this fair is famous in Pakistan. Kalam summer festival
See also Public holidays in Pakistan Culture of Pakistan
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