Islamabad: Former Pakistan Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto on Sunday wished Holi to the Hindu community in the country, saying the festival reminds of shared humanity beyond religious or cultural differences. The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman in a statement highlighted the importance of promoting inclusivity and respect for diverse cultural traditions within the country, The Express Tribune newspaper reported. He said that such celebrations promote inclusivity within the nation. Bilawal stressed the need for social harmony, advocating mutual understanding and solidarity among the population of Pakistan.
holi in pakistan
It is also worth noting that, even though India and Pakistan became two separate countries in the year 1947, Indian traditions and Indian festivals are still celebrated in Pakistan, including Holi. Holi is celebrated in Pakistan also like India. People of Hindu religion join to play Holi in Pakistan. On the day of Holi, people put colors on each other. Like India, in Pakistan too dishes are prepared on the day of Holi.
Pakistani leaders also play Holi
The number of people following Hindu religion in Pakistan is approximately 22 lakh. This figure is around two percent of the total population of Pakistan. Earlier there was no holiday in Pakistan on Holi but now there is a provision of public holiday in Pakistan for Holi. Along with this, now politicians of Pakistan also go to celebrate the festivals of Hindi community. In the year 2018 also, Pakistani leader Bilawal Bhutto had played Holi with the people of Hindu community. Language
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