Iraqi Biradari
| Regions with significant populations | |
|---|---|
| Lahore, Karachi, Quetta, Ludhiana, Punjab, Hyderabad, Multan, Rasra, Gwadar, Sukkur, Turbat, Giljit-Baltistan, Rawalpindi, Islamabad, Sialkot, Bathinda), Faisalabad, Peshawar, Islamabad, Azad Kashmir, | |
| Languages | |
| Arabic, Urdu, Punjabi, Sindhi, Balochi, Pashto | |
| Religion | |
| Islam (Hanbali Maddhab, Hanafi Maddhab) | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| Bani Tamim |
Iraqi Biradri, (العراقي برادری) or Iraqi Tamimis are a Muslim community in Pakistan.[1] They are a sub-tribe of Banu Tamim, an Arab tribe who migrated to Sindh, Pakistan. During the Arab invasion of Sindh (present day, a province in Pakistan) from 711 (and more from AD-1947),which expedited from present day Iraq, a sizeable number of Muslims migrated as well, residing first to Sindh, later to the Punjab plains .
History and origin
Migration from Sindh to Punjab
Present Circumstances
Iraqis are originally found in Sindh and then in Punjab in the districts of Gujranwala, Multan, Lahore, Nankana Sahab, Peshawar, Malakand and Azad Kashmir in large numbers. Beside they are also found in Quetta, Islamabad and Rawalpindi. They are also found in some towns and villages of Khyber Pakhtun. In Gwadar, Haripur and Sargoda they are trading community. Localities like Jhang, Larkana, Hyderabad, Sindhj, chakwal and Abbottabad have large population of Iraqi Biradri. In Fata, they are found in Sheikhupura and Chiniot. They are also present in Islamabad, Swabi, Dera Ismail Khan, Vehari, Attock, Kasur, Sui, Mardan, Badin, Bahawalpur and Mirpur Khas engaged in various professions. In Punjab, they are present in Karachi, Faisalabad and Lahore due to migration in 1947. In East Punjab, they are present in sizeable numbers in Ludhiana and Amristar. They are also present in the Middle East, UK, United States, Europe etc. for Jobs and study purpose.
Organizations
- Al Jamiah Al Iraqi Al Pak is an organization based in Punjab dedicated for welfare of Iraqis all over South Asia.[2]
- Anjuman Iraqi Biradri is based in Karachi, Pakistan for welfare of Iraqis in Pakistan.[3]
- Iraqi Biradri Welfare Society is an organization based in Calcutta and Gorakhpur.[4]
Eminent people
- Maqbool Ahmed Lari - a renowned social worker
- Mushir Alam and Mohammed Riaz- Producer of late 20th century movies
- Nasreen Jalil - Naib Nazim of Karachi
- Yasmeen Lari - first woman architect of Pakistan
- Tabinda Lari - famous Pakistani singer
- Ghazala Lari - MLA from Rawalpindi, Punjab, khairpur, Sindh Assembly seat of Pakistan.
- Manzer Lari - politician, Contesting on Haripur Cantonment Assembly Seat in 2017 UP Assembly Elections
- Dr.Mohammed Feroz lari- BUMS doctor practicing medicine in Rahim Yar Khan cantt.
- Shahid Lari- Politician, Contesting on Nagar Palika Padrauna Elections in 2012
- Imran Bin Zafar - politician, contesting on Kannauj Lok Sabha Seat in 2019 Sindh Assembly Elections
- Hira Lari, Pakistani fashion designer
- Dr Khalid M Iraqi, director, Karachi University[5]
- A.S. Iraqui, Divisional Signal and Telecommunication Engineer (Microwave) office.
- Dr. Lari Azad, litterateur [6]
- Murshid Iraqui, 'divan' of Punjab appointed by Babar, the first Mughal emperor [7]
- Shahabuddin Iraqi, famous author from AMU, Gujrat[8]
- Zaheer D. Lari, director of Bollywood, Punjabi and Pollywood movies.
References
- ^ "List Of 308 Castes In Islam Pakistani Muslims". Ramani's blog.
- ^ https://m.facebook.com/Al-Jamiah-Al-Iraqi-Al-Pak-%D8%AC%D9%85%D8%B9%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D8%A2%D9%84-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B9%D8%B1%D8%A7%D9%82%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D9%87%D9%86%D8%AF-563520293785098/
- ^ "...::: Welcome to the Official Website of Anjuman Iraqi Biradri Pakistan (Regd.) Karachi :::..."
- ^ https://m.facebook.com/iraqibiradri.in/photos
- ^ "Contact Directory".
- ^ "Khurja Litterateur Dr. Lari Azad being Felicitated by Model Town, Lahore in presence of Governor of Mayor Mian Amir Mehmood".
- ^ "Murshid Iraqui Divam - Google Search".
- ^ "A Storm of Songs".