Showing posts with label Pakistan Holidays. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Pakistan Holidays. Show all posts

Monday, 29 August 2011

Washington's Birthday

Washington's Birthday federal holiday celebrated on the third Monday of February in honor of George Washington, first president of the United States. It 'also commonly known as Presidents Day (sometimes wrote on Presidents' Day or President's). How Washington's Birthday or Presidents Day, is also the official name, at the same time the holiday was celebrated on the same day in many states.

Defence Day Pakistan

In Pakistan, the Day of Defense also known as Yum-e-Difa is celebrated as a national day on September 6 each year in memory of the dead in Pak - India's First World War. Pak - India war was fought in 1965. On September 6, the two countries into open warfare following a series of skirmishes that preceded the sixth, when India attacked Pakistan in the Lahore area during Burki outside those affected by the economic war two countries night.This but none of them could really dominate.

Pakistan and India, two countries fought in the war over the Kashmir issue, but the problem remains. Many people lost their lives in both countries and many weapons were used. Finally, on September 6, the war ended with UN support.

This day reminded Pakistanis still have India as their worst enemy, the Kashmir issue is resolved. Kashmir is actually a part of Pakistan, as it should be given to Pakistan in 1947, scoring, and that Muslims still famous today majority.Pakistan Pakistan just to say that people are so brave when it comes to criticism and is proud to offer the sacrifice of their lives in defense of Pakistan. Everyone should be wise and courageous martyr as a people in a critical moment.

Each day begins Sept. 6 special prayers for peace and prosperity in Pakistan. The President and the Prime Minister and several ministers of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan Address Defense Day on Sept. 6 SPECIAL FUNCTIONS.

Army officials Sarwar Shaheed as Captain, Major Tufail Shaheed, Major Raja Aziz Bhatti Shaheed, Major Shabbir Sharif Shaheed, Major Muhammad Akram Shaheed, Sawar HussainShaheed Muhammad, Lance Naik Muhammad Mehfooz Shaheed Shaheed January Lalak supervisor gave the sacrifice of their lives and were rewarded with "Nishan-e-Haider" for their exceptional value. Nishan-e-Haider is a high military honor given to the brave martyrs of the Pakistan army, who have made outstanding examples of courage and sacrifice for the nation and the country.

Pakistan Army showing the latest missiles, tanks, cannons, planes and helicopters of weapons used by engineers, electrical and mechanical Corps, Army Air Defence, Signals, Army Service Corps and the Army Medical Corps, living in different places. Each of these functions can be considered to live in by going to certain places. These shows appear on national channels. Folk Songs and documentation about September 6, 1965, and the martyr of people are shown on television on September 6. And 'told people how the people gave sacrifices to defend the country and what is the responsibility of the younger generation now.

An atmosphere of patriotic passion generated during the National Day of Defense. Everyone makes the decision to work significantly to the progress of the country's independence was won by the sacrifice of millions of lives will be well protected and the unity of the nation could be further strengthened.

Isra and Mi'raj

The Isra and Mi'raj (Arabic: الإسراء والمعراج‎, transl. al-ʾIsrāʾ wa l-Miʿrāğ), are the two parts of a Night Journey that, according to Islamic tradition, the Islamic prophet Muhammad took during a single night around the year 621. It has been described as both a physical and spiritual journey.A brief sketch of the story is in surah (chapter) 17 Al-Isra of the Qur'an,and other details come from the Hadith, supplemental writings about the life of Muhammad. In the journey, Muhammad travels on the cherub called Al-Buraq to "the farthest temple" (Holy Temple of Jerusalem) where he leads other prophets in prayer. He then ascends through the seven heavens where he speaks to God, who gives Muhammad instructions to take back to the faithful on Earth about the number of times to offer prayers each day.

According to traditions, the Journey is associated with the Lailat al Miraj, as one of the most significant events in the Islamic calendar.

Day of Ashura

The Day of Ashura (Arabic: عاشوراء‎ ʻĀshūrā’, Ashura, Ashoura, and other spellings; Turkish: Aşure Günü) is on the 10th day of Muharram in the Islamic calendar and marks the climax of the Remembrance of Muharram.

It is commemorated by Shia Muslims as a day of mourning for the martyrdom of Husayn ibn Ali, the grandson of the Islamic Prophet Muhammad at the Battle of Karbala on 10 Muharram in the year 61 AH (October 2, 680 CE). According to Sunni Muslim tradition, Muhammad fasted on this day and asked other people to fast.Sunni Muslims also remember the day claiming that Moses fasted on that day to express gratitude to God for liberating the Israelites from Egypt.

In some shia regions of Muslim countries such as Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq, Azerbaijan, Pakistan, Lebanon, and Bahrain, the Commemoration of Husayn ibn Ali has become a national holiday and most ethnic and religious communities participate in it. Even in predominantly Hindu country like India, Ashura (often called Moharram) is a public holiday.

Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi

Mawlid (Qur'anic Arabic: مَوْلِدُ النَبِيِّ‎ mawlidu n-nabiyyi, “Birth of the Prophet” Standard Arabic: مولد النبي mawlid an-nabī, sometimes simply called in colloquial Arabic مولد , mawlid, mevlid, mevlit, mulud among other vernacular pronunciations) or sometimes ميلاد , mīlād is a term used to refer to the observance of the birthday of the Islamic prophet Muhammad which occurs in Rabi' al-awwal, the third month in the Islamic calendar.

The term Mawlid is also used in some parts of the world, such as Egypt, as a generic term for the birthday celebrations of other historical religious figures such as Sufi saints.

Eid ul-Fitr

Eid ul-Fitr, Eid al-Fitr, Id-ul-Fitr, or Id al-Fitr (Arabic: ‎عيد الفطر ‘Īdu l-Fiṭr), often abbreviated to Eid, is a Muslim holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting (sawm). Eid is an Arabic word meaning "festivity," while Fiṭr means "breaking (the fast)". The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the thirty days of dawn-to-sunset fasting during the entire month of Ramadan. The first day of Eid, therefore, falls on the first day of the month Shawwal.

Eid-ul-Fitr Salat (Namaz in Persian) is a Wajib (obligatory), Sunnah muak'kad (strongly recommended, just short of obligatory) or mandoob (preferable) – depending on which juristic opinion is followed – Islamic prayer consisting of two raka'ah (units) which is generally offered in an open field or large hall called an Eed-gah. This salaat or prayer, can only be performed with Jama’at (i.e., in congregation) and has an additional extra six Takbirs (raising of the hands to the ears while saying Allahu Akbar (God is Great), three of them in the beginning of the first raka'ah and three of them just before ruku' in the second raka'ah in the Hanafi school.Muslims are commanded by God in the Qur'an to complete their fast until the last day of Ramadan and pay the Zakat al-fitr before doing the Eid prayer.

Eid al-Adha

Eid al-Adha or "Festival of Sacrifice" or "Greater Eid" is an important religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide to commemorate the willingness of Abraham (Ibrahim) to sacrifice his son Ishmael (Isma'il) as an act of obedience to God, before God intervened to provide him with a ram to sacrifice instead. The meat is divided into three parts. The family retains one third of the share; another third is given to relatives, friends and neighbors; and the other third is given to the poor and needy.

Eid al-Adha is the latter of two Eid festivals celebrated by Muslims, whose basis comes from Sura 2 (Al-Baqara) Ayah 196 in the Qur'an. Like Eid ul-Fitr, Eid al-Adha begins with a Wajib prayer of two Raka'ah (units) followed by a sermon (khuṭbah).

The word "Eid" appears in Sura al-Mai'da ("The Table Spread," Chapter 5) of the Qur'an, meaning 'solemn festival'.

Eid al-Adha is celebrated annually on the 10th day of the 12th and the last Islamic month of Dhu al-Hijjah (ذو الحجة) of the lunar Islamic calendar.Eid al-Adha celebrations start after the Hajj, the annual pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia by Muslims worldwide, descend from Mount Arafat. The date is approximately 70 days (2 Months & 10 days) after the end of the month of Ramadan, i.e. Eid-ul-Fitr. Ritual observance of the holiday lasts until sunset of the 13th day of Dhu al-Hijjah.

25 December – Birthday of Quaid-e-Azam (Jinnah Day) (1876)

Muhammad Ali Jinnah (Urdu: محمد علی جناح, audio information (help · info), December 25, 1876 - September 11, 1948) was a 20th century jurist, politician, statesman and founder of Pakistan. And 'officially and popularly known in Pakistan, Quaid-e-Azam (urdu: قائد اعظم - "Great Leader") and Baba-e-qaum (بابائے قوم) ("Father of the Nation").

Jinnah was the director of the All-India Muslim League from 1913 until the independence of Pakistan August 14, 1947, and as the first governor general of Pakistan from August 15, 1947 until his death September 11, 1948. Jinnah rose to the visibility of the Indian National Congress to begin to explain the ideas of Hindu-Muslim unity and form part of Lucknow, in 1916 an agreement between the Muslim League and the Indian National Congress, he also became a key leader in Greenland, All India League. He proposed fourteen-point plan for constitutional reform to safeguard the political rights of Muslims in a self-governing India.

Jinnah then went into the two-nation theory has to create an independent Muslim state in accordance with the Lahore Resolution.The League won most Muslim seats in elections in 1946. After the British and the Congress withdrew from the Cabinet Mission Plan Jinnah called for a day of direct action to achieve the formation of Pakistan. This direct action by the Muslim League and its Volunteer Corps has caused massive riots in Calcutta between Muslims and Hindus.As the Indian National Congress and Muslim League failed to form a power-sharing in India USA, she prompted both parties and the British to accept the independence of Pakistan and India. As the first governor general of Pakistan, Jinnah led efforts to lay the foundations for the new state of Pakistan to formulate a national policy and the rehabilitation of millions of Muslim refugees who migrated from India.

Jinnah also assumed the role and the title of "protector of the Hindu minority in general during the Hindu-Muslim clashes since 1947.

Jinnah died aged 71 in September 1948, just over a year after independence from Pakistan, the British Empire.

9 November – Iqbal Day (1877)

Sir Muhammad Iqbal (Urdu: محمد اقبال) (November 9, 1877 - April 21, 1938) was a Muslim poet and philosopher, was born in Sialkot, British India (now Pakistan), whose poetry, Urdu and Persian is considered one of the was . He is commonly referred to as the most modern Allama Iqbal (علامہ اقبال, Allama lit. Scholar).

After studying in England and Germany, Iqbal established a law practice, but concentrated primarily on writing scholarly works on politics, economics, history, philosophy and religion. He is best known for his poetic works, including Asrar-e-Khuda, who has made a Knight-e-Bekhudi Rumuz, and the Bang-e Dara, with its patriotic song Tarana-e-permanent Hind. Afghanistan and Iran, where he was known as Iqbal Lahori-e (اقبال لاهوری Iqbal of Lahore), is popular for his Persian works.

Iqbal was a strong supporter of the political and spiritual revival of Islamic civilization in different parts of the world, but especially in India, a famous series of lectures he gave for this was published in the reconstruction of religious thought in Islam. One of the main leaders of the All-India Muslim League, Iqbal encouraged the creation of "state in northwestern India, Indian Muslims" in his 1930 presidential election address.Iqbal encouraged and worked closely with Muhammad Ali Jinnah , and is known Muffakir-e-Pakistan ("The Thinker of Pakistan"), shair-e-Mashriq ("The Poet of the East"), and Hakeem-ul-Ummat ("Sage Ummah"). It is officially recognized as "national poet" in Pakistan. Anniversary of his birth (یوم ولادت محمد اقبال - Yom-e Muhammad Iqbal Welādat) November 9th is a holiday in Pakistan.

 

Independence Day (Pakistan)

Independence Day of Pakistan (also known as Yom-e-Azaadi) were observed in August 14, days before Pakistan was a sovereign nation on the basis of the divisions created by the British end of the year of their rule in India. Pakistan became an independent state in 1947. Day is a national holiday in Pakistan. Celebrated throughout the country, the flag raising ceremonies, tributes to national heroes and fireworks taking place in the capital Islamabad. The main celebrations take place in Islamabad, where President and Prime Minister raise the national flag of the President and the Parliament buildings and the interventions that are broadcast live on television. In his speech, the leaders highlight the achievements of the government, the objectives for the future and words of the father of the nation, Quaid-e-Azam, will bring "Unity, Faith and discipline" among the people.

1 May – Labour Day

Labour Day is an annual holiday to celebrate the economic and social achievements of workers. Labour Day has its origins in the trade unions, particularly the eight-hour day movement, which advocated eight hours for work, eight hours recreation and eight hours of rest.

Kashmir Solidarity Day

Kashmir Solidarity Day was observed on February 5 of each year since 1990 in Pakistan as a day of protest against Indian control over part of Kashmir.It is a national holiday to Pakistan.Kashmir Day was first brought appeal by Qazi Hussain Ahmed, Ameer-e-JamMate-e-Islami in Pakistan in 1990. Since then, 5Feb is a national holiday in Pakistan. Pakistan considers Kashmir as the heart of the problem between India and Pakistan, leading to three wars and spend much of their national income to defense leaders budgets.World stressed the need to resolve the Kashmir dispute between India and Pakistan to prevent an event that can cause a disaster in the region. Kashmir is the flashpoint of nuclear energy in South Asia, surrounded by three nuclear powers.

In the view of Pakistan, the international community in general and the governing bodies, particularly in the world should intervene and compel India to stop the shedding of innocent blood in Kashmir. However, most of the international community, except for China to refuse to intervene in the conflict to argue that it is a matter between India and Pakistan are best addressed on a bilateral basis. India claims to preserve, such as Pakistan, the people of Kashmir should have the right to decide their fate. Here's how it is organized at state elections at different times. The elections were held in 2008 were generally considered reasonable the UN High Commissioner for Refugees, was the participation rate, despite calls for a boycott against the militants, and brought the pro-India, Jammu and Kashmir National Conference as a state government.

Pakistan and the members of the community separatists in Kashmir continue to claim that the atrocities were committed by the Indian state of Kashmir, a claim which India refuses to reverse on Pakistan to back the insurgency, terrorism and cooking passions common in his state. In mid-2010 there have been numerous protests and unrest in the streets of Jammu and Kashmir against the killing of civilians by Indian security forces. The security forces of India and the Indian army, however, said the death was an accident, while trying to control hundreds of protesters in the streets that were swinging stones at security forces. However, protests against the security forces spiral out of control and in a few months to more than 100 civilians were killed. A number of security forces were also killed in the clashes.

During the uprising in Kashmir in the summer of 2010, which saw dozens of protesters killed by Indian security forces and a complete cessation of Kashmir for over a month, said Syed Ali Shah Geelani, a key leader separatists, "we will end the occupation by India and has already made our proposal to start a dialogue" (http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/39147447/ns/world_news-south_and_central_asia/)

The purpose of the Kashmir Solidarity Day according to Pakistan is to provide sympathetic support and policy for people they believe Kashmiri separatists are fighting for their freedom to Indian rule. Pakistan calls Kashmir that it occupies as Azad Jammu and Kashmir (Jammu and Kashmir independent), while the share occupied by the Indian called Maqbuza Kashmir (Kashmir occupied). The Indians called the area under the Pakistan occupied Kashmir as Pakistan. (POK) There is almost no transparency in the management or media freedom in this part of Kashmir governed by Pakistan over Kashmir administered.

Republic Day (Pakistan)

Pakistan Day is a national holiday in Pakistan to commemorate the Lahore Resolution of 1940 and to celebrate the adoption of the first Constitution of Pakistan in 1956 during the transition from the domain of Pakistan to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, March 23, 1956 .