Pakistan is a multi-ethnic country of South Asia as it is associated historically and culturally with the neighbouring countries India, Iran and Afghanistan.

What u need to know

Pakistan has a rich diversity of landscapes ranging from magnificent valleys, mountain ranges and plateaus etc. But do you know about the history and cultural beliefs of Pakistan? If not, then this piece of information is just made for you!

Brief History of Pakistan

The land that is today Pakistan was a piece of the Indus Valley civilisation a huge number of years back. This land prospered until 1500 BCE. In the coming hundreds of years, the zone would be attacked by various domains and developments principally from the west. These incorporated the Persians, the Greeks (Alexander the Great), the Arabs (who set up the religion Islam in the territory), and the Ottoman Empire. From the 1500s to the 1700s, the Mughal Empire ruled and flourished in the territory of Pakistan.

In the eighteenth century, the British went to the locale and ruled. In 1947 they split up India into three sections: India, Pakistan, and East Pakistan (Bangladesh).

While the historical background of Pakistan as an autonomous country dates just to 1947, the historical backdrop of the domain it incorporates goes back a considerable number of years, during the period when the region was a segment of the Indian subcontinent. Also, the land is home to the famous Khyber Pass, which is the course that numerous invaders into India utilised. Several hundreds of years back various Buddhists likewise used that northern area as a course, so Pakistan today has many fascinating Buddhist locales and recorded notes as a feature of its history. Punjab is also a bit of the nation; it was the home of the originator of the Sikh religion, and it keeps on playing a significant role in Pakistan.

Cultural values

The culture of Pakistan is very diverse, and it is based upon the Islamic teachings. Some of the following elements of Pakistani culture are mentioned below. Let’s have a look at them!

  • Hospitality- The people of Pakistan are famous for their hospitality as they always welcome domestic or foreign visitors and tourists with open arms. It is the cultural and religious beliefs which encourage them to treat everyone with love and respect.
  • Crafts- Excellent Craftsmanship can also be expected from Pakistanis because they are very creative in this regard. Whether its calligraphy, pottery or any other sort of aesthetic, you will be amazed with their marvellous skills.
  • Family bonds–Pakistani families share strong bonds because they are led by collectivism rather than individualism, and that is why they stand firm together no matter what the consequences are because that is according to their cultural, religious and societal values.
  • The Celebrations and Official Holidays– Major celebrations and official holidays in Pakistan include Pakistan Day (23rd March), Independence Day (14th August), Defence Day (6th September)  and Birthday of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah (25th December).
  • Food- If we talk about the food, then Rice, Lentils and Chapattis etc. are liked by the Pakistanis whereas Pork is forbidden in Islamic culture.

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STONECOLD AQSA