14 August is a National holiday of Pakistan. In the capital Islamabad and in all major cities of Pakistan the Government Offices are lit up as well as all the larger skyscrapers. Flag hoisting ceremonies and cultural programs take place in all the provincial capitals. In the cities around the country the Flag Hoisting Ceremony is done by the Nazim (Mayor) belonging to that constituency. In various private organisations the Flag Hoisting Ceremony is carried out by a Senior officer of that organisation. Schools and colleges around the country organise flag hoisting ceremony and various cultural activities within their respective premises. Families and friends get together for lunch or dinner, or for an outing. Housing colonies, cultural centres, and societies hold entertainment programmes and competitions.
Other events include: Changing of the guard at the mausoleum of Mohammed Ali Jinnah, Mazar-e-Quaid, Wagah Border ceremonies, fashion and musical concerts, both sides releasing prisoners that may have crossed each others borders.
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Pakistan ZIndabad
ao povo que ama tanto o seu país!
diferentes dos outros anos, não por ser ramadan, mas sim pelas tragedias devido as enchentes no pak não haverá nenhuma celebração como antes... momento triste lá... muitas milhares de vitimas
2 comments:
O Pak e você, você e o Pak, uma história de amor!!! rs
Beijos!!!
Muito triste mesmo o que tem acontecido lá, todas essas catástrofes naturais... Espero que tudo acalme logo logo e as pessoas possam se restabelecer novamente, que Deus abençoe todos os países que estão passando por isso agora!
Bjão Carol! Fica com Deus! :)
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