Sindh Culture

SINDH CULTURE

Culture is the way of life, language, dress style, food, religious beliefs, customs and traditions of people living in a society. Sindh is the land of religious mystic and saints. Sindh culture has its roots in the Indus Valley Civilization. Sindh is one of the largest provinces of Pakistan. This province along with other qualities is rich in agriculture production and minerals resources. People living in interior Sindh and in the coastal areas follow their traditions. These people present the best social ways in their living styles and hospitality.

Sindh Occupation

‎Sindh is one of the four provinces of Pakistan, in the southeast of the country. The Sindhu River or Indus that passes through the land of Sindh, and the Arabian Sea. The Sindhu River is the longest river in Asia. It's length is about 3,180Km. Sindh is the home of Pakistan's Industry, also second largest economy source. Karachi is the Capital of Sindh.

Sindh Culture Traditions

Sindh culture is renowned for its Sindhi language spoken throughout the world. The Sindhi language evolved over a long period of 2400 years.Sindhi culture is one of the oldest cultures in the subcontinent the Sindhi culture in Pakistan. Sindh has a very rich culture that is significantly known over the world.Sindh cultural traditions are Sindhi costume, food, Music, Poetry, Sports and most important Sindhi Cultural Day.

Sindhi costume

Sindhi wear the Shalwar kameez or women also wear a sari  or the kurta with pyjamma. Traditionally, before the adoption of the Shalwar kameez, the sari, and the kurta, Sindhi's had their own traditional costumes. Sindhi Topi ajrak is their own cultural dresses. Men also wear dhoti kurta and Sindhi Topi.

Sindhi Cuisine

The food in daily routine mostly consists of wheat-based, flat-bread (phulka) and rice accompanied by two dishes, one gravy and one dry. A sweet dish called 'Kheer Kharkun' are prepared and served on Eid ul-Fitr.

Sindhi Kari

It is a delicious and special dish prepared on special occasions by Sindhis residing in India. It consists of a thick spicy gravy made from chickpea flour unlike buttermilk usually used for Kari preparation along with seasonal vegetables. It is served hot with rice for a yummy taste.

Poetry

Sindhi poetry is also leading eminent in Sindhi culture. Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai and Sachal Sarmast is a very famous poet of Sindh. Their poetry has a valuable place in the literature.

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Music

Sindhi music has its own unique and different quality. Abida Parveen has popularized Sindh and Pakistan in the world in Sufi music. To listen  music CLICK HERE

Sports

There are different unique sports that are played in Sindh. Malakhiro is a different and famous sport of Sindh. Other sports include Wanjh wati, also Kodi Kodi,Beelarhoo, Thipai Rand, Notinn and Biloor, cricket, football.

Sindhi Cultural Day

Sindh Cultural day is celebrating in worldwide every year on first Sunday of December, by wearing Ajrak &Sindhi Topi.On this occasion musically programs held in different cities of Sindh. The musical performances of the artists compel the participants to dance on Sindhi tunes and ‘Jeay Sindh Jeay-Sindh Wara Jean’.