School, Community and Teachers

Group Members
Areeba Nisar
Hafiza Momina Tahir
Alizeh Sarfraz
Instructor
Dr.Hajra Bibi
Education -4 (A)
Topic
Sindhi Culture
History
■ The roots of Sindhi culture go back to the distant past.
Archaeological research during the 19th and 20th centuries
showed the roots of social life, religion, and culture of the people
of the Sindh: their agricultural practises, traditional arts and
crafts, customs and traditions, and other parts of social life, going
back to a mature Indus Valley Civilization of the third
millennium BC.
■ Sindh is sometimes referred to as the Bab-ul Islam ( transl.
‘Gateway of Islam’), as it was one of the first regions of the
Indian subcontinent to fall under Islamic rule.
Area and Population

Total Population (2023 census) in Sindh

■ 55,696,147
■ Located in the southeastern region of the country, Sindh is
the third-largest province of Pakistan by land area 140,914
km2 (54,407 sq mi) and the second-largest province by
population after Punjab
■ It shares an International border with the Indian states of
Gujarat and Rajasthan to the east. it is also bounded by the
Arabian Sea to the south. Sindh’s landscape consists mostly
of alluvial plains flanking the Indus River.
Costumes
Men’s Wear :
Dhoti & Godh
Jamo/Angrakho
■ Ajrak & Pagri and Sindhi Topi
■ Women’s Wear
■ Sari & Ghagra
■ Chacolo & Lehenga (Gaji)
■ Hurmoocho & Chunri
■ Jewelry include bangles, bracelets, anklets, and toe rings
■ Made of
■ glass, lac, and seashells. Today, gold and silver jewelry are more
common.
Rituals
Sindhi culture is rich with traditions and rituals that are followed for various occasions
throughout life. Here’s a glimpse into some of the important Sindhi rituals
■ Life Ceremonies
Tulo
■ Performed in the ninth month of pregnancy, this ceremony involves applying oil on the
pregnant woman’s body.
Chhathi
■ This is the naming ceremony of a newborn, held on the sixth day after birth.
Cradling Ceremony
■ This ceremony is held on the 21st day after the birth of the child.
■ Wedding Ceremonies
Shagun – The groom’s family visits the bride’s house with gifts and sweets to mark the
beginning of the wedding festivities.
 Rituals
Lada – A pre-wedding ceremony where Sindhi ladies sing traditional folk songs
and dance.
Satth – A pre-wedding ritual where both the bride and groom are restricted to
their homes.
Manjhro – The mehndi ceremony where henna is applied to the bride’s hands and
feet.
■ Vedi – The main wedding ceremony where the bride and groom take seven aa
(circles) around the holy fire.
■ Death Ceremonies
■ Chheham – This ritual is performed on the third day after death.
■ Uthamana – Performed on the thirteenth day after death, this ritual signifies
the end of mourning for the immediate family.
Sports
■ There are many sports played in
Sindh but Malakhiro is one of the
famous sports of Sindh. It is a
traditional Sindhi wrestling
Competition
■ Wanjh
■ Beelarhoo
■ Thipai Rand
■ Volleyball
■ Malakhiro
■ Cricket
■ Football
 Sindhi Cuisine
Sindhi cuisine has been influenced by Central Asian, Iranian, Mughal food
traditions.It is mostly a non-vegetarian cuisine, with even Sindhi Hindus
widely accepting of meat consumption.
■ The daily food in most Sindhi households consists of wheat-based flat-
bread (Mani) or rice accompanied by two dishes, one gravy and one dry
with curd, papad or pickle
■ Sindhi Biryani
■ Taryal Patata
■ Sindhi Fish Curry ( Palla Machli)
■ Sabu Dal Chawar
■ Sindhi Kadi
■ Sindhi Kadi: is a unique and
special dish prepared on festive
occasions specially by Sindhis
residing in India. It consists of a
thick spicy gravy made from
chick pea flour unlike buttermilk
usually used for kadi preparation
along with seasonal vegetables.
It is served hot with rice.
 Drinks
Drinks
Thadal: is a cooling and energizing drink,
used by the pehlwan (wrestlers), prepared
using ground char magaz, dry fruits,
pepper, almonds and poppy seeds –
khashkhaash).
Sharbat: drink made from rose petals or
sandal wood.
Falooda: vermicelli and ice on top of an Ice
cream.
■ Lassi: Dahi (yogurt)-based traditional
drink.
Desserts
Desserts
Khirni. Busri
Ugham Halwo Mao
■ Borindo
■ Sindhi Halwo (Corn flour halwa)
■ Chulho. Gheeyar
■ Ghotki ja Pera Lai
 Religion and skills
■ Pakistani Sindhis are predominantly
Muslim with a smaller Sikh and Hindu
minority that are concentrated mostly in the
eastern Sindh, whereas Indian Sindhis are
predominantly Hindu with smaller Sikh
and Jain minorities.
■ Skills
■ The people of Sindh are skilled in a variety
of arts and crafts. The province boasts of
exquisite pottery, variegated glazed tiles,
lacquer-work, hand-woven textiles like susi
and ajrak and a variety of leather and straw
products. There are a number of folk
festivals that are part of the Sindhi culture.
 Family System

■ In rural areas of sindh the system of

family is joint family .
■ In urban areas there is very less of
joint family.
■ Marriage System
■ Marriage is fixed at birth
■ Jahaiz is not preference
 Music
■ The Sindhi music generally has three or four styles,
the folk music, classical music, sufi music and
modern style music, many modern singers
experiment with western music, rapping, hiphop and
jazz is being introduced by the young musicians.
■ Instruments
■ Dholak
■ Rabbab
■ Tabla
■ Naghara
■ Bansuri
■ Harmonium
Singers and songs

■ DANE PE DANA
■ Hojamalo
■ Allay (munja mar Wara)
■ Singers
■ Ustad Yusuf
■ Abida Parveen
■ Allan Fakir
Values
■ Sindhi culture, known for its roots stretching back thousands of years,
places a high value on several core principles:
Hospitality (Mehman Nawazi):
■ Taking care of guests is a cornerstone of Sindhi culture. The concept of
“Mehman Nawazi” translates to “guest respect” and emphasizes treating
visitors with warmth, generosity, and offering them the best food and
shelter available
Peace and Tolerance:
■ Influenced by Sufi mystics who preached love and understanding, Sindhi
culture values peace and tolerance. This is reflected in their literature and
traditions, which often promote peaceful coexistence .
 Values
Sufism and Spirituality:
■ The Sindhi region has a rich history of Sufism, a mystical branch of Islam that
emphasizes love, devotion, and inner peace. Sindhi culture is deeply influenced by
Sufi ideals .
Love and Romance:
■ Sindhi folklore is filled with epic tales of love and longing, such as the stories of
Sassui Punnu and Sohni Mahiwal. These stories celebrate the power of love and
hold a special place in Sindhi culture .
Family and Community:
■ Sindhi society places a strong emphasis on family and community bonds. Respect
for elders and maintaining close ties with extended family are important aspects of
Sindhi life
Historical places
■ Mohenjo-Daro
■ Ranikot Fort
■ Shah Jahan Majid Thatta
■ Makli Necropolis
■ Chaukundi Graveyard
■ Visitor Places
■ Mazar-e-Quaid
■ Clifton
■ Kanchar Lake
 Famous Shrines of Sindh

Darbar Hazrat Usman

Marvandi Lal Shahbaz
Qalandar
■ Shah Abdul Latif Bhitai
■ Abdullah Shah Ghazi shrine
■ Sehwan Sharif
Languages
■ The Sindhi language is a language used by the Sindhi
people of Pakistan and India.
■ It is an official language in the Sindh province of
Pakistan and in Rajasthan state in India.Many
words in Sindhi are of Sanskrit origin, but there are
also many loanwords from Arabic, Persian, and
Urdu. Some words have also come from Hindi and
English.
■ The Sindhi language shares much of its grammatical
features with other Indo-Aryan languages.
■ Tawhaan jee Mehrbani – “Thank you”
■ Ha – “Yes”
■ Na – “No”
Festivals
Sindhi Cultural Day
■ This major festival is celebrated
on the first Sunday of December
every year. It’s a day to showcase
the beauty and depth of Sindhi
culture. People wear traditional
Sindhi attire, the Ajrak shawl and
topi , and gather for cultural
programs, music, and rallies. Cities
are adorned with Sindhi Ajraks,
and there’s an exchange of gifts
like Ajraks and topis.
 Festivals
Shahbaz Qalandar Urs:
■ This festival honors the death anniversary of Shahbaz Qalandar, a revered Sufi saint. Held in
Sehwan, Sindh, it’s a week-long celebration marked by qawali music, dancing, and spiritual
gatherings. People come from all over Pakistan to participate in this vibrant festival.
Fisherfolk Festival at the Tomb of Haji Ibrahim:
This unique festival is celebrated by the fisherfolk community in Thatta district. Held annually at the
tomb of Haji Ibrahim, it’s a time for them to give thanks for a good catch and pray for safety at sea.
The festival features traditional music, dance, and boat races.
■ In addition to these, there are many other regional festivals celebrated by Sindhis, often centered
around Sufi saints or agricultural cycles. Sindhi culture is known for its love of music and poetry,
and these festivals are a vibrant expression of that.