Hello everyone!!
Hope you all are good and safe. I'm here to be part of contest "culture of Pakistan" organized by @papi.mati

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The behaviour peculiar to human beings, together with material objects used may define under their culture . Culture of any nation consists of their language, beliefs, customs, codes, institution, tools, techniques, works of arts, ceremonies and so on.
According to Allama Iqbal culture can be defined as

“Culture encompasses all the mental, spiritual and physical activities of a nation. It includes the basic beliefs and faith, values and literature, art and architecture, music and mode of dress, manners and customs prevalent in a given society.”

Pakistan's culture

Pakistan has diversed culture due to its historical, geographical and ethnic diversity, Pakistan’s culture has great influence of Indian, Persian, Afghan, Central Asian, South Asian and Western Asian.

Now I'm telling some main features of Pakistan's culture.

1-It is an Islamic Culture :

Pakistan was founded on Islamic ideology so it is an ideological Islamic State. The Pakistani culture is based on the Islamic teaching . All other components of culture are also presented Islam. Pakistani culture is defined by its simplicity, firm convictions and good deeds and ideas.

2- Language

Many different languages are spoken in Pakistan. Such as Urdu, Punjabi, Sindhi, Pushto, pharsi, burohi and Baluchi. But Urdu is pakistan native official language, spoken and understand in all parts of Pakistan.

3- Literature and Poetry

Literature and poetry is an important aspect of any culture to define their values . Islamic code and trend are reflected by most of our poets in their poetry. They gave the message of love and brotherhood through their poetry . Similarity of thought amongst poets and writers of all regions show similarity in their thoughts is an important factor of our cultural life.

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4- Dress

Dress is an important reflection of culture. Shalwar qameez is our national dress. While in Provence people may wear regional dresses according to their traditions.
In sindh their cultural dress has ajrak, toopi(cap), their women's wear loose shirt with mirror and thread embroidery.
Panjabi men wear kurta and tehmat while women shalwar suite that is replacement of ghaghra choli.
Balochi men wear

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5-Mixed Culture

Pakistan has mixed culture. Majority of people are Muslims by birth. But there is big influence of Hindu culture and British culture on the present Pakistani culture .

6-Male Dominated Society

Pakistani culture has male dominating system. The male member of the family is head of family and mostly cases, he is the single source of income for whole members of the family.
Women can't go out with out their permission in many Pakhtoon and balochi tribes. Very hard family rules for women's education, wedding and job etc.

7- Architecture

Pakistan art and architecture reflects the colour of Islamic architecture and have their own characteristic form and pattern in the use of elegant designs, based on geometric figures and floral forms borrowed from nature. The Shah Jahan Masjid, Shahi Qila, Shalimar Garden, Badshahi Masjid, and many such other are a living proof of the Islamic Mughal architecture.

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8 ART and Handicrafts

Pakistani craftsmen are popular as the best in their craftsmanship. They are famous for the high quality works which is very popular in foreign countries.

Embroidery, wood work, carpet making, metal crafts, leather works, glazed pottery, ivory are the important parts of our culture.

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9– Sports

The games like cricket, football, squash, Kabaddi, wrestling, hockey, etc are popular in every part of our country. These games show our cultural identity.

10- Religious Festivals

Festivals are most important part of our culture. Eid-ul-Fitr and Eid-ul-Azha are our two main religious festivals of Pakistan as well as of all Muslims and are celebrated with great happiness throughout the country and Muslim world .

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11-food

Pakistan's cuisine has also influenced of South Asia, Arab, west Asia. They also have touch of Mughal cuisine. Our food is spicy, nutritious and delicious.

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Conclusion

Pakistan's Culture which includes religion, manners, customs ,literature art, architecture, dresses, music etc has its roots in the Islamic culture. So we can said that Pakistani culture reflects the true picture of Islamic culture.

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