Muhajir Cultural Day
| Muhajir Cultural Day | |
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| Observed by | Muhajirs |
| Liturgical color | Red, white, Blue |
| Type | Ethnic |
| Significance | Honors the Heritage, Culture and Civilization of Muhajirs |
| Celebrations |
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| Date | 24 December |
| Frequency | Annual |
| First time | 24 December 2020 |
| Started by | Muhajir Posting |
Muhajir Cultural Day is a Muhajir cultural festival. It is celebrated to highlight the modern Muhajir and Urdu-speaking culture.The day is celebrated all over Karachi and amongst the Muhajir diaspora worldwide. Muhajirs celebrate this day to demonstrate the identity of Muhajir culture and acquire the attention of the world towards their heritage.[1]
On this day, people gather in Karachi at press clubs and other places to arrange various activities. Literary (poetic) gatherings, musical concerts, seminars, lecture programs and rallies are also held.[1]
Political, social and religious organizations of Karachi organize a variety of events to mark this annual festivity. Muhajir culture, history and heritage are highlighted at the events.[2]
Background
The Muhajir Culture is a considerably modern culture and is a blend of Uttar Pradesh, Bengali, Delhi, Hyderabadi and Bihari cultures. Rajasthani culture.
History
2020
A rally, held under the banner of Nojawanan-e-Karachi, a youth group, started from Karimabad and culminated at the Mazar-e-Quaid.[1]
2021
Rallies were held in different parts of the city, with a large number of people, mostly youngsters. A rally was held from Karimabad to the mausoleum of Quaide Azam under the auspices of Nojawan e Muhajir. The rally was led by organizers Syed Muhammad Usama, Zohaib Azam, Barrister Hassan Khan, Umair Maqsoodi, Zohaib Khan, Shujat Qazi, Faiz Ali Khan, Fahad Premier & Syed Ammar Abbas. Rally participants were dressed according to the occasion of Muhajir Day.[2] Fashionably attired in kurta, pyjama and brightly-coloured waistcoats, most rally participants were riding motorbikes while several were using four-wheelers and other modes of transport to reach their destination.[3] A hashtag of ‘Muhajir culture day’ was trending on social media since the morning of 24 December 2021.[4]
Furthermore, from Hyderabad Pakistan, a rally, held under the banner of Team Muhajir Hyderabad youth group, started from (Khuda Hafiz board) Unit no 11 Latifabad to Hyderabad Press Club. Hyderabad Sindh rally organizers. Muhammad Asad. Kabir Sheikh. Mosin Bhai. Zahid Yaseen. Umar Hussain.
2022
2022 muhajir cultural day was organized by Central organizer Zohaib Azam of the Central Cabinet of Muhajir Youth.[5] In Karachi, the main rally, organised by Naujawanan-i-Muhajir, was taken out from Karimabad and Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan also organised a rally that culminated at Numaish traffic intersection.[6] It was heavily posted on social media.[7]
References
- ^ a b c "MQM-P holds march to announce Muhajir Culture Day in February". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 2022-08-04.
- ^ a b "Muhajir Culture Day celebrated". The Express Tribune. 2021-12-24. Retrieved 2022-08-04.
- ^ Reporter, The Newspaper's Staff (2021-12-25). "Mohajir Culture Day celebrated in city". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 2022-11-07.
- ^ Bhutto, Salima (2021-12-24). "What is Muhajir Culture Day?". MM News TV. Retrieved 2022-08-09.
- ^ Web Desk (22 December 2022). "Muhajir Cultural Day being celebrated on Dec 24". Bol news.
- ^ Report, Dawn (2022-12-25). "Muhajir Culture Day celebrated". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 2023-01-02.
- ^ Khakwani, Amir (2022-12-24). "Muhajir Culture Day". MM News. Retrieved 2023-03-04.