Muhajir Cultural Day

Muhajir Cultural Day is a popular Muhajir cultural festival. It is celebrated with traditional enthusiasm to highlight the modern Muhajir and Urdu-speaking culture. The day is celebrated all over Karachi and amongst the Muhajir diaspora worldwide population. Muhajirs celebrate this day to demonstrate the peaceful identity of Muhajir culture and acquire the attention of the world towards their rich heritage.^[1]

Muhajir Cultural Day
Observed by	Muhajirs
Liturgical color	Red, white, Green
Type	Ethnic and Cultural
Significance	Honors the Heritage, Culture and Civilization of Muhajirs
Celebrations	Urdu music Historical & Cultural exhibitions Rememberence of History of Muhajirs Singing Muhajir songs and Muhajir poetry Family & social gatherings
Date	24 December
Frequency	Annual
First time	24 December 2020
Started by	Syed Muhammad Usama

On this jubilation people gather in all Karachi at press clubs, and other places to arrange various activities. Literary (poetic) gatherings, musical concerts, seminars, lecture programs and rallies.^[1]

All political, social and religious organizations of Karachi, besides the Team Muhajir Day and administrations of various schools, colleges and universities, organize a variety of events including seminars, debates, drama and theatric performances, tableaus and literary sittings to mark this annual festivity. Muhajir culture, history and heritage are highlighted at the events.^[2]

Background

Main article: Muhajir culture

The Muhajir Culture is a considerably modern culture and is a blend of Uttar Pradesh, Bengali, Delhi, Hyderabadi and Bihari cultures.

History

2020

A rally, held under the banner of Nojawanan-e-Karachi, a youth group, started from Karimabad and culminated at the Mazar-e-Quaid.^[1]

2021

Rallies were held in different parts of the city, with a large number of people, mostly youngsters. A rally was held from Karimabad to the mausoleum of Quaide Azam under the auspices of Nojawan e Muhajir. The rally was led by organizers Syed Muhammad Usama, Zohaib Azam, Barrister Hassan Khan, Umair Maqsoodi, Zohaib Khan, Shujat Qazi, Faiz Ali Khan, Fahad Premier & Syed Ammar Abbas. Rally participants were dressed according to the occasion of Muhajir Day.^[2] Fashionably attired in kurta, pyjama and brightly-coloured waistcoats, most rally participants were riding motorbikes while several were using four-wheelers and other modes of transport to reach their destination.^[3] A hashtag of ‘Muhajir culture day’ was trending on social media since the morning of 24 December 2021.^[4]

2022

2022 muhajir cultural day was organized by Central organizer Zohaib Azam of the Central Cabinet of Muhajir Youth.^[5] In Karachi, the main rally, organised by Naujawanan-i-Muhajir, was taken out from Karimabad and Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan also organised a rally that culminated at Numaish traffic intersection.^[6] It was heavily posted on social media.^[7]

References

1. "MQM-P holds march to announce Muhajir Culture Day in February". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 2022-08-04.
2. "Muhajir Culture Day celebrated". The Express Tribune. 2021-12-24. Retrieved 2022-08-04.
3. Reporter, The Newspaper's Staff (2021-12-25). "Mohajir Culture Day celebrated in city". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 2022-11-07.
4. Bhutto, Salima (2021-12-24). "What is Muhajir Culture Day?". MM News TV. Retrieved 2022-08-09.
5. Web Desk. "Muhajir Cultural Day being celebrated on Dec 24". Bol news.
6. Report, Dawn (2022-12-25). "Muhajir Culture Day celebrated". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 2023-01-02.
7. Khakwani, Amir (2022-12-24). "Muhajir Culture Day". MM News. Retrieved 2023-03-04.