CULTURAL DIFFERENCES BETWEEN PAKISTAN AND INDIA

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Presented To:

Miss Asvir

Presented By:

Dur.e.Zahra Naqvi (1301680)

Qudsiya Azam (1301713)Lala Rukh (1301702)

Waiza Irfan (1301720)

Mahnoor Zahid (1301708)

Mahnoor Khan (1301707)

CONTENTS

• Meaning of Culture

• Definition of Culture

• Pakistani Culture

• Indian Culture

• Difference between Pakistani and Indian Culture

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MEANING OF CULTURE

The ideas, customs, and social behavior of a particular people or society.

DEFINITION OF CULTURE

E.B Taylor defines the culture as:

“The complex whole which includes knowlodge,beliefs,arts,morals,customs and any all other capabilities and habits acquired by man as members of

society”

CULTURE OF PAKISTAN

The society of Pakistan has many different cultures. Theeast of country is mainly Punjabi, the south is mainlySindhi in the east are the tribal cultures. In many areasthe tribes and cultures are mixed, most Pakistanis arePunjabi.

CULTURE OF INDIA

India is a very diverse country, and different religionshave their own distinct cultures. Language, religion, foodand the arts are just some of the various aspects ofIndian culture.

Cultural difference b/w Pakistan and

India

DIFFERENCES BETWEEN PAKISTANI AND INDIA

CULTURE

• Religion

• Languages

• National Symbols

• Food

• Dress

• Sports

• Festivals

• Greetings

• Customs and Traditions

i. Marriage

ii. Death Ceremonies

RELIGION

Pakistan

Pakistan is an ideological Islamicstate. Its existence is due to Islam.So Pakistani culture is primarilybased on the Islamic way of life.

India

The major religions of India areHinduism (majority religion), Islam(largest minority religion), Sikhism,Christianity, Buddhism andJainism.

LANGUAGES

Pakistan

• Two official languages ofcommunication Urdu andEnglish.

• The regional languages ofPakistan are Sindhi, Punjabi,Baluchi, Pushto, Saraiki, Gojriand Hindku.

• Urdu is a National language ofPakistan.

India

• Two official languages ofcommunication Hindi andEnglish.

• The regional languages ofIndia are Gujarati, Marathi,Tamil, Telgu, Urdu, Sanskrit,Punjabi and many more.

• Hindi is National language ofIndia.

NATIONAL SYMBOLS

Pakistan

• Animal: Markhor

• Bird: Chukar

• Flower: Jasmine

• Fruit: Mango

• Game: Hockey

• Tree: Deodar

• River: Indus

India

• Animal: Tiger

• Bird: Peacock

• Flower: Lotus

• Fruit: Mango

• Game: Hockey

• Tree: Indian fig tree

• River: Ganga

FOOD

Pakistan

• Pakistani cuisine is known for itsrichness and flavor.

• The main food in Pakistan includeswheat,rice,chicken.meat,beef,vegetables and pulses.

India

• India is quite famous for its diversemulti cuisine.

• The main food in India includeswheat, rice, vegetables and pulseswith chana (Bengal Gram).

DRESS

Pakistan

• Each province has its own style ofwearing .

• Such as men wears shalwarkameeez ,kurta shalwar,dhuti kurta

• Women wears shalwar Kameez,churidar with kurta or frok.

India

• Different parts of the country havedifferent styles of dressing.

• Such as sari,churidar for women.

• Men wears dhoti kurta, pant shirt.

SPORTS

Pakistan

• Many games are played in Pakistanwhich reflects cultural identity.

• Hockey, Cricket ,Football and Squashare most popular games in Pakistan.

• Badminton and Basketball are mostpopular games among the Pakistaniwomen.

• Different shows are arranged in ruralareas like puppet show, loktamasha.

India

• Many games are played in Indiawhich reflects Indian culture.

• Cricket and Field hockey are mostpopular games in India.

• Netball is a popular Sport in Indiaamong Indian women.

• Kabaddi is a popular sport in India.It is the most popular in Indiavillages.

FESTIVALS

Pakistan

• The customs of the Muslims of Pakistan are the same every where.

• Eid-Fitar, Eidul Azha, Eid Milad-un-Nabi ,and Urs at the shrines of the Saints are held every year.

India

• India is multi-cultural and multi-religious society ,celebrates festivals of various religions.

• Diwali, Holi , Guru Purnima , Ram Navami, Raksha Bandhan are some famous festivals in India.

GREETINGS

Pakistan

• The only way of greetings inPakistani culture is

“ Assalam o alaikum”

India

• Common greetings in India are:

i. Namaste

ii. Ram Ram

iii. Sat Shri Akal

iv. Jai Sri Ram

CUSTOMS AND TRADITIONS1.MARRIAGE

Pakistan

• In Pakistani culture Muslimscelebrate a traditional Islamicweddings .

• The rituals include Nikah, paymentof financial dower called Mahr bythe groom to the bride, signing ofmarriage contract, and areception.

India• Weddings are festive occasions in

India that depend on the religion ofthe bride and the groom, as well astheir preferences.

• There are a few key rituals commonin Hindu wedding -Kanyadaan, Panigrahana,and Saptapadi.

• These are respectively :

Gifting away of daughter by thefather,

Voluntarily holding hand near the fireto signify impending union

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Pakistan

• Mehndi and Mayoon aretraditional customs of Pakistaniweddings.

India

Taking seven steps before firewith each step including a set ofmutual vows. After the seventhstep and vows of Saptapadi thecouple is legally husband andwife.[

• Sikhs get married through aceremony called Anand Karaj. Thecouple walk around the holy book,the Guru Granth Sahib four times

2.DEATH CEREMONY

Pakistan

• In Pakistan after the death of anymuslim the body should be buriedas soon as possible from the time ofdeath according to Islamic law.

• To prepare the body for burial, itmust be washed (“Ghusl”) andcover it with Kafan.

India

• In India Hindus do not buried theirbodies they burn their bodies andafter burning their bodies they putthem in Ganga River.

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Pakistan

• After the Ghusl and Kafan theSalat al-Janazah (funeral prayers)should be performed by allmembers of the community andthen body is buried in graveyard.

CONCLUSION

There are lot of differences between cultures of Pakistan andIndia. In spite of all these difference, there are some commoncustoms also. The main differences are religious beliefs whichdifferentiate the way of life of both nations.

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