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Pakistan

Pakistan goes from beaches in Karachi to some of the tallest mountains in the world up north. Lahore is known for its food streets and old Mughal buildings. Cricket is a really big deal here.

Capital
Islamabad
Main languages
Urdu, English, Punjabi, Pashto

Tap a festival on the map, or scroll down for the list.

Festivals in Pakistan

  1. BasantFebruary · Spring shows up, and so do the kites
  2. Eid al-FitrMarch · Ramadan ends, and the sweets come out
  3. VaisakhiApril · Punjab's harvest festival and a huge day for Sikhs
  4. Eid al-AdhaMay · The festival of sacrifice, and a lot of sharing

Things you might not know

  • Mohenjo-daro, in Sindh, is a city that's about 4,500 years old and had drains and planned streets.
  • Truck art, where trucks get painted in bright patterns and covered in chains and bells, is a famous Pakistani folk art.
  • Sialkot makes a big share of the world's hand-stitched soccer balls, and the official ball for the 2026 World Cup was made there.