Customs and habits in Pakistan

The photo location of the website is the Islamic Republic of Pakistan (Urdu: ا ل م ا ل), referred to as Pakistan, which means "holy land" and "halal country". More than 95% of its residents believe in Islam, making it one of the most prevalent countries in the Muslim world. The capital is Islamabad, the official language is Urdu, and the currency is Pakistan rupee. 1 rupee is equal to 100 Paisa.

Since the vast majority of people believe in Islamic mathematics, the residents 'living customs and diet are deeply influenced by Islam. And there are mosques all over Pakistan. Among them, the most famous is the Badshahi Mosque in the ancient city of Lahore. It is a grand scale and majestic architecture. It is an architectural masterpiece of the Mughal Dynasty (1526 - 1858 AD) established by Babur, a Mongolian descendant who converted to Islam. At that time, the Mughal Dynasty ruled the subcontinent, which was the heyday of Muslims, and the introduction of Islam into the subcontinent began in 711 AD.

Pakistan has a population of approximately 197 million. It is the sixth most populous country in the world and a multi-ethnic country. The main ethnic groups are Punjabi, Sindh, Bataan Pashtun) and Baluchi, of which Punjabi account for 63%, Sindh account for 18%, Pashtun account for 11%, and Baluchi account for 4%. There are also smaller ethnic groups and tribes such as Kashmiris, Brahis, Chitral and Gujarati.

Although the climate in Pakistan is hot, Islam stipulates that men and women Muslims should not reveal their shame. Therefore, people generally wear long shirts and trousers, and women do not wear skirts. In middle and upper society, suits are also very common. Jeans are very popular among young people. They like bright colors very much, among which emerald green is the most prominent. The Pakistan flag is composed of emerald green and white, decorated with five-pointed stars and crescent moons. In 1964, Pakistan officially announced that white symbolizes peace, green symbolizes prosperity, crescent moon represents progress, and five-pointed star represents light. In Pakistan, yellow can arouse suspicion among religious circles and some political circles, because the robes (gowns) worn by Brahmin monks are yellow. Residents view black as negative and green. Silver, gold and bright colors are popular among local people.

In addition to wearing white trousers and various blouses, Pakistan men generally wear leather hats called "Jinna hats" in winter. Women dress in accordance with Islamic requirements, covering their entire bodies with gowns, trousers and blouses. Most Pakistan women wear headscarves differently from Arab women. They do not use headscarves to wrap their ears and hair tightly, but just use a thin gauze towel loosely over their heads and the hanging part over their shoulders or chest. However, only some women from backward and very conservative families such as mountainous areas wear "masks" that only leave a few small holes in their eyes or look like knitted "meshes" when traveling.

In Pakistan, when people meet each other, they must first say: "Asram algum," which means "God bless." If they meet again after a long separation, they often hug them. Their hug ceremony is very unique. The two sides usually hug once with their heads on the left, then with their thumbs on the right, and once again with their left. This is done three times without being sloppy.

They often put wreaths on close friends, distinguished guests or relatives who have met for a long time. Some of the wreaths are made of flowers and have a fragrant aroma; some are all made of gold or silver foil and hung on the chest, shining brightly. When meeting, handshake is often used as a courtesy. Men cannot shake hands when they see a woman unless the woman takes the initiative to reach out, and do not touch a woman's body in public places. Moreover, Pakistan people should be called by their surnames and added to the other party's title.

Pakistan people ban eating pork. They like beef, mutton and chicken and ducks. They like to eat spicy food, and their curry food made with pepper, turmeric, etc. is world-famous. The vast majority of Pakistan food, whether it is meat, fish, beans, or vegetables, is spicy, and kimchi is also spicy.

They have no habit of frying vegetables. Whether it is beef, mutton, fish, or various beans and vegetables, they are cooked well. Common dishes include tomato and potato salad, stewed beans, and chicken stew made with tomato and chili sauce. Stewed beef and mutton, puree green vegetables, minced peas and meat, small patties made of minced meat and starch, lettuce, etc. Edible oil is mainly butter, but vegetable oils such as sunflower oil and olive oil are also used. They all use pans and pressure cookers instead of frying pans.

Pakistan people, regardless of meat dishes or vegetarian dishes, put them in pans or pressure cookers and stew them thoroughly, rather than stir-frying. The staple food is flour and rice. A kind of rough dough cake called "Chabati" is the most popular, as well as oil cakes and fried potato fillings "triangle". Western snacks and breads are also widely eaten. Rice is often added with various seasonings to make butter pilaf and meat pilaf. Another colored sweet rice is a must-have for wedding banquets. Whether in the city or the countryside, shallow dishes are used to serve rice and vegetables, probably because they are suitable for serving cakes.

They generally don't use knives, forks or chopsticks to eat, but use their right hand to eat after cleaning their hands (the left hand is considered unclean). Their grasping skills are very skilled and are not afraid of being burned. I still have the habit of chewing betel nut. However, alcohol consumption is absolutely prohibited. No matter whether it is a folk wedding or an official state banquet, drinking is not allowed. Private brewers are subject to extremely severe penalties. You can't buy any alcohol in restaurants or shops, not even beer, let alone drinking and causing trouble. On diplomatic occasions, Pakistan diplomats do not object to others drinking, but they always replace it with juice, soda or water when toasting. In Pakistan, we cannot see the phenomenon of "drunkards" lying on the streets and committing alcoholism.

Most Pakistan people generally do not smoke or drink alcohol, but there is a taboo that women are not allowed to meet guests. Only male guests are invited to dinner instead of their wives. Even if you invite a Pakistan to dinner with his wife, his wife often does not attend. They don't like putting women into employment. Therefore, women rarely walk on the street. Therefore, shopping is mostly done by men. Many traditional foods are eaten with their hands. Pay attention and only use their right hand. From the outside, it really feels like a "man's country" here. In daily life, Pakistan people are generally accustomed to using pots to rinse or shower when taking a bath, rather than taking a bath. They think that baths are unclean. Whether in the ancient cultural city of Lahore or in the remote countryside in the north, you will see women covered in veils and black veils, with only their eyes exposed.

They also strictly prohibit men and women from hugging or kissing in public, and believe that kissing in public is a crime that requires a fine and a week in prison. In addition, when women are on the street, they are strictly prohibited from rolling their eyelids or "flying their eyes", and others are forbidden to take photos of themselves. Otherwise, they will be regarded as committing the crime of lewd. Not only is Pakistan not allowed outsiders to take photos of women, but it even prohibits outsiders from taking photos wherever women are present, such as villages, houses, forests, riverbanks, small villages, etc.