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- Pakpattan is the seat of Pakistan's Chisti order of Sufism, and is a major pilgrimage destination on account of the shrine of Fariduddin Ganjshakar, the renowned Punjabi poet and Sufi saint commonly referred to as Baba Farid. The annual urs fair in his honour draws an estimated 2 million visitors to the town.
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Pakpattan (Punjabi and Urdu: پاکپتّن), often referred to as Pākpattan Sharīf ( پاکپتّن شریف; "Noble Pakpattan"), is the capital city of the Pakpattan District, located in Punjab province of Pakistan. It is the 48th largest city of Pakistan by population according to the 2017 census.
Pakpattan is the famous district of Punjab province, also known as the city of saints. Many Muslim Sufi saints worked here for the glory of Islam. Other than Muslims, Sikh spiritual leaders also did meditation in this region. The old name of Pakpattan was Ajodhan.
District Pakpattan is famous in the world due to Sufi Saint Hazrat Baba Farid-ud-Din (R.A). The city was renamed Pakpattan (meaning "Clean Land" in old Punjabi) after the arrival of Sufi Saint Baba Farid-ud-Din whose shrine is located here.
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It is a historical place, and according to historians, its history is more than 25000 years old. Its ancient name was Ajodhan, which and is mentioned in 25000 years old earliest Hindu religious scriptures. The town was used as a trade route and a ferry service over the River Sutlej, connecting Multan to Dehli.
On the political map, the geographical coordinates of the city are 25°20′39′′N (latitude) and 73°23′2′′E (longitude), and its elevation above sea level is 512ft. (156m). The district’s total area is 2724 km2 (1692.61 mi2) in length, which is bounded southeast by the Sutlej River.
The geographical location of the town results in all the four seasons similar to the neighboring regions. The hot, clear, and humid summers continue for mostly three and a half months. The maximum hotness could reach 42°C. During the year, the temperature can range from 4.12°C to 41.11°C. During the winter season, an average temperature of 13.33°Ci...
The city is home to 176,693 residents, as per the 2017 census, and is the 48th most populous city by inhabitants in Pakistan. The population density of the district is 631.4/km² (392.33/mi2).
The town cherishes and celebrates multicultural diversity. This diversity’s main reason is the influence and interaction with the pilgrimage of devotees that visit here throughout the year. Being the town of Baba Farid, religious values and practices are passionately followed. People are polite, cooperative, and welcoming. Local as well as western ...
According to the statistics published by the Punjab government, the average literacy rate in Pakpattan is 60.7%. New private sector educational institutes are increasing, and the government takes new initiatives to improve the region’s number of institutions. Following is the list of some institutes offering primary, secondary, and tertiary level e...
In addition to agribusiness and manufacturing units, the pilgrimage of millions of devotees flourishes the local economy. It contributes a healthy amount of share in the economic development and GDP of Pakistan.
The city’s industrial zone hosts several mills, manufacturing units, and factories, providing work opportunities and income sources for livelihood to the locals. Some of the industrial companies located in the town include: 1. Al Fatha Zarai Industry 2. Barkat Rice Industry 3. Chaudhry Brothers Marble Industry 4. Embroidery Machine Small Industry 5...
The inhabitant of the town is majorly engaged in the horticulture profession. The region is famous for its fertile and conducive soil for farming. The suburbs and outskirts are abundant in lush green orchards and cotton fields, rice, sugarcane, maize, wheat, oranges, guava, potatoes, carrots, and mangoes.
The city is considered as a city of shrines. Several Sufi saints settled here to spread the teachings of Islam. A bulk of tourists visit this town to pay tribute, respect, and participate in Urs. The most commonly seen sites include: 1. Shrine of Baba Fareed Gang Shakar 2. Shrine and Darbar of Hazrat Khawaja Aziz Makki Sarkar 3. Shrine of Khawaja A...
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- The capital city of the Pakpattan District
Jan 27, 2009 · The soul of the city is famous saint Farid-ud-Din Masud Ganj Shakar commonly known as Baba Farid. The saint was born in a village Kothewal (near Multan) in 1173 in a family that had migrated from Afghanistan.
Jul 23, 2020 · Pakpattan is famous for its unique and special sweet, called Tosha. It was first introduced in Pakpattan. The weather of Pakpattan is humid and hot in the summer season, where the winter is short with mild cool weather.
Aug 29, 2024 · Pakpattan (Punjabi and Urdu: پاکپتّن), often referred to as Pākpattan Sharīf (پاکپتّن شریف; "Noble Pakpattan"), is the capital city of the Pakpattan District, located in Punjab province of Pakistan.
