Festivals in Multan

Multan, being a rich cultural city in Pakistan celebrates a number of festivals throughout the year. The most popular for the festivals are Urs Shah Rukne Alam and Spring Festival, but many others are celebrated in the metropolis as well.

Spring Festival (Jashn-e-Baharaan)

It occurs in March and all city parks are covered with flowers and shows. Cantt Garden is famous for flower shows and exhibitions.

Basant

It is related to kite flying, but it is banned nowadays due to several people died of cut throats when they encountered string of kites.[1]

Urs Shah Rukne Alam

It is relegious event and people gather at tomb of Shah Rukne Alam located in Fort of Multan. It occurs annually.

Urs Bahaudin Zakarya

It is relegious event and people gather at tomb of Bahaudin Zakarya. It occurs annually.

Urs Shah Shamas Tabrez

It occurs annually.on 1st july to 3rd july

References

  1. ↑ "Kite makers fret over Basant decision – The Express Tribune". tribune.com.pk. Retrieved 2014-09-06.
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