Sindhi culture Day Celebration By Maghan Das

1. Sindhi CultureSindhi Culture
Presented By Maghan DasMaghan Das

2. IntroductionIntroduction
 Sindh is one of the four provinces of Pakistan andSindh is one of the four provinces of Pakistan and
historical home to Sindhi people.historical home to Sindhi people.
 Also known as “Mehran” and has been given the title ofAlso known as “Mehran” and has been given the title of
“Bab-ul-Islam” (The Gateway of Islam), and also called“Bab-ul-Islam” (The Gateway of Islam), and also called
as “Indus Valley”.as “Indus Valley”.
 Sindh is bounded to the west by Indus River andSindh is bounded to the west by Indus River and
Balochistan, to the north by Punjab, the east by theBalochistan, to the north by Punjab, the east by the
Indian states of Gujrat and Rajasthan and to south by theIndian states of Gujrat and Rajasthan and to south by the
Arabian Sea.Arabian Sea.
 The capital of Province is Karachi, the largest city of theThe capital of Province is Karachi, the largest city of the
Pakistan and financial hub.Pakistan and financial hub.
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 Most of the population in province is Muslim, withMost of the population in province is Muslim, with
sizeable Hindu minorities.sizeable Hindu minorities.
 The main language spoken is Sindhi by about 35 millionThe main language spoken is Sindhi by about 35 million
people, while there exists a significant Urdu-speakingpeople, while there exists a significant Urdu-speaking
minority of about 8 million.minority of about 8 million.
 Sindhi language is logistically considered to be the sisterSindhi language is logistically considered to be the sister
language of Sanskrit, Balochi, Gujarati, Rajhastani forlanguage of Sanskrit, Balochi, Gujarati, Rajhastani for
having influences of Sindhi, However accommodatinghaving influences of Sindhi, However accommodating
substantial Persian, Turkish and Arabic words.substantial Persian, Turkish and Arabic words.
 Area: 140,914 kmArea: 140,914 km22
(54,407 sq mi)(54,407 sq mi)
 Population : 42,400,000 (780/sq mi)Population : 42,400,000 (780/sq mi)
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4. Map of Sindh ProvinceMap of Sindh Province
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5. Literature and LanguageLiterature and Language
 SindhiSindhi ) is very rich and is generally considered to
be among the world's oldest.
Its writers have contributed extensively in various
forms of literature both in poetry and prose.
The earliest to Sindhi literature is contained in the
writings of Arab historians.
It is established that Sindhi was the first and the
earliest language of east in which Quran was
translated in the eighth or ninth century A.D.
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 It is also recorded that treatises were written inIt is also recorded that treatises were written in
Sindhi on astronomy, medicine and history duringSindhi on astronomy, medicine and history during
the eighth and ninth centuries.the eighth and ninth centuries.
 The age of Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai (Kalhora period)The age of Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai (Kalhora period)
is most significant in the history of Sindhi literature.is most significant in the history of Sindhi literature.
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7. Sindhi AlphabetSindhi Alphabet
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8. Sindhi CultureSindhi Culture
 Family system in SindhFamily system in Sindh
 Sindhi Topi and AjrakSindhi Topi and Ajrak
 Sindhi people’s DressingSindhi people’s Dressing
 Dressing in MarriageDressing in Marriage
 FoodsFoods
 Sindhi MusicSindhi Music
 Sindhi DanceSindhi Dance
 Sports of SindhSports of Sindh
 FestivalsFestivals
 Historical places which represents the cultural historyHistorical places which represents the cultural historyMaghan Das

9. Family system in SindhFamily system in Sindh
 In rural areas of Sindh the system of family is JointIn rural areas of Sindh the system of family is Joint
Family.Family.
 But in urban areas there is very less of Joint families.But in urban areas there is very less of Joint families.
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10. Sindhi Topi and AjrakSindhi Topi and Ajrak
 Sindhi Topi(cap):Sindhi Topi(cap):
Sindhi Topi is regarded asSindhi Topi is regarded as
an essential part of Sindhian essential part of Sindhi
culture and symbol ofculture and symbol of
Sindhi nationalism.Sindhi nationalism.
Sindhi Topi is circularSindhi Topi is circular
except for a portion cut outexcept for a portion cut out
in the front to expose thein the front to expose the
forehead.forehead.
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 Ajrak of Sindh hallmarkAjrak of Sindh hallmark
of the Sindhi civilization.of the Sindhi civilization.
 Ajrak is a different andAjrak is a different and
unique form of blockunique form of block
printed Shawls andprinted Shawls and
Scarfs.Scarfs.
 Ajrak are worn by girls asAjrak are worn by girls as
well as boys.well as boys.
 Ajraks are usually aboutAjraks are usually about
2.5 to 3-meters long.2.5 to 3-meters long.
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12. Sindhi People’s DressingSindhi People’s Dressing
 Sindhi Men Dress:Sindhi Men Dress:
In Sindhi culture MenIn Sindhi culture Men
usually wear theusually wear the
shalwar and Kameezshalwar and Kameez
along with the Sindhialong with the Sindhi
Topi and Ajrak.Topi and Ajrak.
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 Sindhi Women Dress:Sindhi Women Dress:
Sindhi women are fondSindhi women are fond
of wearing heavyof wearing heavy
worked dresses alongworked dresses along
with the Sindhi Ajrak aswith the Sindhi Ajrak as
a security of women.a security of women.
Now a days it compulsoryNow a days it compulsory
for girls to wear Ajrakfor girls to wear Ajrak
with their uniform ofwith their uniform of
collages and Schools.collages and Schools.
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14. Dressing in MarriageDressing in Marriage
 In Marriage it isIn Marriage it is
compulsory for thecompulsory for the
groom to wear Ajrakgroom to wear Ajrak
and topi.and topi.
 Ajrak is given to brideAjrak is given to bride
when she is leaving herwhen she is leaving her
parent house at the timeparent house at the time
of marriage.of marriage.
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15. FoodsFoods
 Sindh has its ownSindh has its own
unique foods which areunique foods which are
totally different fromtotally different from
other provinces ofother provinces of
Pakistan.Pakistan.
 There are someThere are some
vegetables which arevegetables which are
only cultivated in fewonly cultivated in few
areas of Sindh andareas of Sindh and
mostly used there.mostly used there.
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Pali MaaniPali Maani
Sindhi BiryaniSindhi Biryani
The Meal(Roti) made upThe Meal(Roti) made up
from floor of ricefrom floor of rice
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17. MusicMusic
 Sindhi music has its own unique quality, it isSindhi music has its own unique quality, it is
performed in may different ways.performed in may different ways.
 Sufi music is performed at shrines and other simpleSufi music is performed at shrines and other simple
music is performed at studios and gatherings.music is performed at studios and gatherings.
 Most famous Sindhi music is Shah Jo Raag over allMost famous Sindhi music is Shah Jo Raag over all
in Sindh in which 30 basic Surr are included and allin Sindh in which 30 basic Surr are included and all
these Surr are derived from Shah Jo Rissalo.these Surr are derived from Shah Jo Rissalo.
 All Surr are sung when Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai’sAll Surr are sung when Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai’s
verses are being sung by singers.verses are being sung by singers.
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18. IInstruments used in Sindhi Musicnstruments used in Sindhi Music
 YaktaroYaktaro
 TanpuraTanpura
 AlghozaAlghoza
 NarrNarr
 Dhol (Duhul inDhol (Duhul in
Sindhi)Sindhi)
 PungiPungi
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19. Sindhi DanceSindhi Dance
 Ho JamaloHo Jamalo
 This dance is done onThis dance is done on
the verses of song “Hothe verses of song “Ho
Jamalo” wearing sindhiJamalo” wearing sindhi
topi and Ajrak.topi and Ajrak.
 All sindhi makes theAll sindhi makes the
circle and dancecircle and dance
together.together.
 Also called as SindhiAlso called as Sindhi
dance.dance.
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20. Cont. . .Cont. . .
 DhammalDhammal
 Performed at SufiPerformed at Sufi
shrines/dargahs inshrines/dargahs in
Sindh and PunjabSindh and Punjab
• Sindhi Jhumar
• It is slower and
rhythmic dance
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21. Sindhi SportsSindhi Sports
 There are many regionalThere are many regional
sports that are played insports that are played in
Sindh. “Malakhiro” is one theSindh. “Malakhiro” is one the
famous sports of sindh.famous sports of sindh.
 Malakhiro is traditional sindhiMalakhiro is traditional sindhi
wrestling competetion.wrestling competetion.
 Other sports include “WanjhOther sports include “Wanjh
Watti” “Kodi Kodi” etcWatti” “Kodi Kodi” etc
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22. FestivalsFestivals
 There are so many culture festivals in Sindh but theThere are so many culture festivals in Sindh but the
most popular is “Ekta Day” or also called as “Topimost popular is “Ekta Day” or also called as “Topi
Ajrak Day” which is celebrated in world wide byAjrak Day” which is celebrated in world wide by
Sindhi people.Sindhi people.
 On this festival all Sindhi wears the Sindhi TopiOn this festival all Sindhi wears the Sindhi Topi
Ajrak and shows the unity with each other.Ajrak and shows the unity with each other.
 On this festival Sindhs sings the songs verses “JeayOn this festival Sindhs sings the songs verses “Jeay
Sindh Jeay Sindh wara jean Sindhi topi ajrak waraSindh Jeay Sindh wara jean Sindhi topi ajrak wara
Jean” or “Ho Jamalo” and dances on these verses toJean” or “Ho Jamalo” and dances on these verses to
show their love with their culture.show their love with their culture.
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23. Historical places of SindhHistorical places of Sindh
 Moen Jo DaroMoen Jo Daro
 Raani KotRaani Kot
 The world largest fortThe world largest fort
 Also called as great wallAlso called as great wall
of Sindhof Sindh
 Circumference of
approximately 26
kilometers
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24. Cont. . .Cont. . .
 Kot Diji FortKot Diji Fort
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25.  Thank you AllThank you All 
 Jeay SindhJeay Sindh
Jeay PakistanJeay Pakistan 
Any Questions??Any Questions??
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