Pakistan is the only country that came into being due to its distinct and unique features.In the beginning, Hindus, Muslims, Christians, etc. used to live together.Muslims are a nation that, despite living together for centuries, has remained separate in its culture and traditions.

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The Muslims were the only nation whose way of life, culture and traditions were completely different from all other activities.Pakistan came into being under the name of Islamic Republic of Pakistan.The Pakistani nation is a nation that is unique from all the countries in South Asia.
There are many cultures of this nation like Punjabi Kashmiri Muhajir Pakhtun and some other communities spread all over the country.
## Pakistani languages 
More than sixty languages ​​are spoken in Pakistan.Urdu is the national language of Pakistan which is spoken by most of the people of Pakistan.Urdu is not only the national language of Pakistan but also the language of Muslims.The most common language of Pakistan is Punjabi which is mostly spoken in rural areas of Pakistan.Most of the people of Pakistan live in villages. I estimate that about 45% of the people speak Punjabi who live in villages.
## Pakistani food
When people from many other countries visit Pakistan, they are especially impressed by Pakistani food
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Pakistani food is much more delicious and delicious than the food of other countries.Pakistani food is divided into two parts of Pakistan The first is the province of Sindh and the province of Punjab where very tasty and highly spicy food is prepared.In second place is Kashmir, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan, where less spicy foods are prepared.The people of Pakistan prefer biryani, boiled rice and kebabs in most of their meals.
## Poetry
Poetry is also part of Pakistan's culture.Poetry is widely available in Pakistan in the following languages ​​such as Balochi, Pashto and Persian.After the independence of Pakistan in 1947, which was kept as the national language of Pakistan, most of the poetry is found in Urdu.

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Many famous poets of Pakistan whose poetry still exists .The following are the names of Deputy Nazir Ahmed ,Faiz Ahmed Faiz and mirza ghalb Whose poetry written in Urdu can still be found.
## Events
Many celebrations in Pakistan take place from time to time.Muslims celebrate the following festivals according to the Islamic calendar, such as Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha, Rabi al-Awwal.
## Eid al -Fitr
According to the Islamic calendar, it is a month known as the month of Ramadan which Muslims are eagerly waiting for it.Muslims fast during this month and have a very close relationship with God, the Lord of Glory.As a result, Allah would give them the day of Eid-ul-Fitr as a gift.On the day of Eid al-Fitr, women prepare sweets at home and men prepare to go to the mosque for prayers.The men go to the mosque after eating the food and reciting Takbir.
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On this day, all the Muslims gather in an open space and offer Eid-ul-Fitr prayers.First, the imam prays two rak'ats in the mosque After this he gives a long sermon to the Imam and makes him pray As soon as the prayer is over, people start hugging and congratulating each other.
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The most important thing on this day is that on this day the able-bodied people add the poor to their happiness.
## Eid-ul-Adha
Muslims call Eid al-Adha the Great Eid. This day commemorates Abu Ibrahim, the grandfather of the last Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him).Most able-bodied people from Pakistan spend these days in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, refreshing the Sunnah of Abraham.On that day, Muslims slaughter their animals, then distribute their meat among their neighbors, the poor and the needy, and then use whatever is left over.
## The month of Rabi-ul-Awal
The last Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) born the on this happiness  the 12th of Rabi-ul-Awwal, in the joy of which Muslims celebrate this day every year with great joy.In this day people decorate their house with the islamic flag.
## Independence Day 
In addition to Islamic festivals, Pakistanis celebrate August 14th, a Muslim liberation day, with great enthusiasm.
## Pakistani festivals
There are shrines of famous saints in Pakistan, most of which are Hazrat Baba Farid Data Ganj Bakhsh etc.A festival is held at their shrines every year in memory of these saints.People come from far and wide to see it.The following things are seen in Pakistani fairs such as zoo, well of death.
## Pakistani games 
Hockey is the national sport of Pakistan but cricket is the most played .Apart from cricket, there are many other sports that are part of Pakistan's culture, such as volleyball and gali danda ,football  etc.
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