Pakistani Culture

Presented By: M.
Ayoob
“Culture” can be defined in many different ways.
“Culture” may be defined as
“Behavior peculiar to human beings, together with material objects used”
Culture consists of language,ideas,values,attributes,beliefs,customs,

codes,institutions,tools,works and arts , religion, law, morality ,ceremonies
and festivals.
According to Muller-Layer,
Culture can be defined as
“Culture is an aggregate means of achievement and of progress”
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Pakistani
Culture
•History & Background
•Religion
•Language
•Mixed Culture
•Dowry System
•Male Oriented Society
•Festivals
•Dress
•Handicrafts
•Sports
•Mushaikh,Sufi Poets & Music
“History and Background”
Pakistan came into being in 1947

when Britain declared India
independent and announced two
successor states, India and
Pakistan. Created to meet the
demands of Muslim Indians for a
separate state, Pakistan initially
included two Muslim areas one on
the western side of India the other
on the east. Tensions between
East and West Pakistan ended in
civil war and the split of East
Pakistan to form Bangladesh in
1971.
“Religion”
Pakistan is a Muslim country and

Islam is the official religion. Islam is
the religion which is professed and
practiced by the people of Pakistan.
The majority of Pakistanis are Muslims
and many customs follow from that
faith. For example, Muslims may only
eat halal meat and Pakistani recipes
reflect this. Major festivals such as
Lailat al Qadr, Eid-ul Adha and Eid ul
Fitr come from the Islamic calendar.

“Language”
English is the official language

in Pakistan, but the national
language is Urdu, which is
widely spoken and understood
throughout the country.
Punjabi,
Pashto,
Sindhi,
Baluchi and Kashmiri
are the regional languages.

“Mixed Culture”
Pakistani culture can be called

as “Mixed Culture”. Although
the majority of people in
Pakistan are Muslims by birth
and faith, there is a strong
influence of Hindu culture on
the present Pakistani culture.
The shadows of this influence
are quite visible on the marriage
ceremonies and festivals like
“Basant”.
“Dowry System”
Dowry Systems and heavy

expenditures on the marriage of
girls is done, which is inherited
from Hindu society because in
Hindu society there is no share
of women in the inheritance of
their parents. Although women
are given a share in the
inheritance of their parents in
Pakistani society, there are huge
expenditures on the marriages of
daughters.
“Male Oriented Society”
Pakistani society is a “Male Oriented

Society”, where they are given full
protection and great respect. The family
is headed by a male member, usually
the oldest male member of the group.
He guides the other members. Old
people are given positions of prestige,
honor and respect in Pakistani culture.

“Festivals In Pakistan”
The majority of Pakistanis are Muslims and many
customs follow from that faith.
For example, Muslims may only eat halal meat and
Pakistani recipes reflect this.
Major festivals such as
Lailat al Qadr,
Eid ul Adha and
Eid ul Fitr come from the Islamic calendar.
And some non religious Fesivals are also celebrated

Like Basant etc.

“Dress”
Dress in a Muslim
society like Pakistan is
designed and intended
to cover human body,
as nudity is prohibited
in Islam. So, people of
Pakistan prefer to
wear simple dresses
according to their
climate.

“Handicrafts”
Pakistani handicrafts are

gaining popularity in the
world market day by day, as
Pakistani craftsman are
considered as the best in
their craftsmanship. Pakistan
is famous for its high
standard items of glass,
silver, wooden furniture,
pottery, marble goods and
things made of camel skin.

“Sports & Games”
Cricket,
Hockey,
Football,
Kabbadi,
squash,
badminton,
and wrestling are the major
sports in Pakistan.

“Mushaikh,Sufi Poets & Music”
Ulema,
Mushaikh,Sufi poets and Sufi Music occupy highly
honored places in Pakistani culture.
(from Left to Right) Hazrat Shaikh Baba Farid - Hazrat Baba Bulleh Shah - Abida Parveen - Nusrat khan -
Ashfaque Ahmed - Faiz Ahmed Faiz
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“Pakistani Culture”


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Presented By: M.

“Behavior peculiar to human beings, together with material objects used”

Culture consists of language,ideas,values,attributes,beliefs,customs,

“Culture is an aggregate means of achievement and of progress”

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Pakistan came into being in 1947

Pakistan is a Muslim country and

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English is the official language

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