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If you are contemplating a tour to Pakistan, then you are set to go to one of the most colorful and vibrant nations of the world. Pakistan is a nation which has a rich and diverse culture and the fairs and festivals in Pakistan are a true reflection of this rich heritage. From its traditional "Mela's" like Sibi Mela to diversified festivals like, the Thar Desert Festival, Pakistan is equipped with all the right ingredients to lure even the most season traveler. But some festival in Pakistan has more patriotic origins like the Independence day celebrations in Pakistan.
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After the British colonial rule ended in 1947, India was divided to create a separate homeland for Muslims in the form of West Pakistan and East Pakistan - now Bangladesh. Pakistan celebrates its independence from the British Imperial rule on 14th August of Every Year. The Independence Day celebrations take place in Pakistan with due pomp and reverence. A nationalistic feeling sweeps over the entire nation on this very day. Flag hoisting ceremonies take place in government places and schools and colleges and patriotic songs are also sung. Flag march and army parades are also quintessential features of Independence Day celebrations in Pakistan.
Independence Day celebrations usually begin at daybreak in Pakistan to mark the anniversary of its creation and independence from British rule. There is usually a beautiful military march past held by the Military cadets at the mausoleum of Quaid-i-Azam Mohammed Ali Jinnah, the "father of Pakistan", in Karachi. In Islamabad which his the Pakistani Capital and seat of political power of Pakistan and it is of now wonder that the celebrations on the Independence day of Pakistan is done with most vigor and glory there. It is attended by the Pakistani Prime Minister or President. Flag-raising ceremonies and traditional 21-gun salutes also take place in the four provincial capitals, Karachi, Lahore, Quetta, and Peshawar.
However due to the terrorist threats on Pakistan in recent years during the Independence Day Celebrations in Pakistan there is Security is high in public places and fireworks are banned. Police in plain clothes are deployed and closed-circuit cameras are installed at key places to avert an incident in major cities and towns but previously the Celebration of Independence Day in Pakistan also entailed beautiful fire works display in the evening to commemorate this patriotic event. If were are mentioning the festivities at Independence day celebrations in Pakistan then at the independence Day celebrations at Wagah border deserves special mention. One of the largest Independence Day ceremonies in Pakistan take place at Wagah, near Lahore and the overland crossing with India, where crowds from both sides were to greet each other at a flag-raising ceremony.
If you want to gift your near and dear ones to celebrate the Independence Day of Pakistan then why not procure some beautiful gifts from the different Pakistani gift stores.
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