KARACHI: Mohajir Culture Day was observed across Karachi on Wednesday with rallies, cultural programmes and statements from political leaders highlighting themes of unity, coexistence and respect for diversity.
Public figures and political representatives congratulated the Mohajir community, acknowledging its historical role and contributions to Pakistan.
The main rally of the day was organised by Naujawanan-i-Muhajir. It began in Karimabad and concluded at Mazar-i-Quaid, where participants paid tribute to the founder of the nation. Rally participants carried banners and flags, travelled on cars, motorbikes and vans, and chanted slogans related to cultural identity, democratic rights and inter-ethnic harmony.
Separately, a ceremony was held at the Governor House, attended by poets, writers, politicians and members of civil society. The event included a mushaira focusing on Urdu language and literary traditions associated with the Mohajir community. Fireworks were also held at the venue in the evening.
Speakers at the rally said the day was meant to recognise the sacrifices made during migration and to reaffirm a commitment to a peaceful and inclusive Pakistan. A group of young participants on motorbikes paid homage to the Shuhada-i-Urdu, who were killed in police firing in 1972, before proceeding through areas including Teen Hatti and Jehangir Road.
At Mazar-i-Quaid, participants offered tributes to those who struggled for the creation of Pakistan.
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Political leaders from various parties also issued statements on the occasion. Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab, speaking at a separate gathering in District West, congratulated the Mohajir community and said Karachi was home to people of diverse backgrounds whose collective efforts were essential for the city’s development.
Pakistan Muslim League-Functional (PML-F) Sindh secretary general Sardar Abdul Rahim, addressing a party event, congratulated the community and called for unity, while also raising concerns over law and order, public health and unemployment in Karachi.
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Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf Sindh chapter president Haleem Adil Sheikh, in a statement, said Mohajir Culture Day reflected the sacrifices and struggles of the community and emphasised respect for all cultures as a basis for national unity.
Throughout the day, speakers and organisers stressed that celebrating cultural identity contributes to social harmony and national cohesion in a diverse society.
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