Culture of Kallar Kahar

Drinking in public or toasting is not a common practice in Pakistan. The country's large Muslim population does not drink alcohol.

Keep a fair amount of local currency with you. Having plenty of 100s, 500s and 1000s Rupee bills is the perfect way to pay for goods and services in Pakistan.

The common method of greeting in Pakistanis shaking hands and saying "Aslam o Alakium".

Last but not least have fun in Pakistan and smile a lot.

In Islamic societies there were many festivals and celebrations. Some of these were religious while others were secular (not religious). Many of the traditional festivals and kinds of entertainment continued after the arrival of Islam in sub-continent. The religious events are celebrated by using the Islamic hijra calendar.



Shab-e-Barat Religious festival is celebrated on 14th of Shaaban, the 8th Islamic month. The event is marked by Prayers, fire-works, exchange of sweet dishes and visits to relatives and friends.



Eid-ul-Fitr Religious festival is celebrated at the end of fasting month on 1st of Shawwal, the 10th month of Islamic Calendar. Special prayer after sun-rise are offered on the eid day. Sweets and gifts are distrbuted among families and relatives. Eid is also known for its "Chaand Raat", the moon sighting a day prior to the event. Markets get jam packed on the night with people buying gifts and women and young girls decorating thier hands with henna and bangles.



Eid-ul-Azha Religious festival commemorating the great sacrifice offered by Prophet Ibrahim. Celebrated on 10th  Zilhaj, 12th month of  Islamic Calendar. Collective prayers are offered after sunset. Sacrifice of goats, sheep, cows or camels is carried out for distribution among needy and relatives.

 

Utchal or Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi,