From Karachi to Tharparkar came alive as Sindhi Cultural Day was celebrated with vibrant rallies, music, and the proud display of traditional dress
By Aziz Khatri/Imtiaz Hussain
KARACHI/SUKKUR: Sindhi Topi and Ajrak Day was celebrated with enthusiasm across Sindh as well as Pakistan, showcasing the vibrant cultural traditions of Sindh. The day featured rallies, cultural events, and traditional festivities, while residents exchanged Sindhi caps and ajraks as gestures of goodwill, dubbing the occasion “Prosperous Sindh Day.”
Cities, including Karachi, Hyderabad, Sukkur, Jacobabad, Mirpurkhas, Nawabshah and Tharparkar — marked Sindhi Cultural Day on Sunday with rallies, music and a display of traditional dress. Shops reported brisk sales of Sindhi topis, ajraks and embroidered clothing as people prepared for the celebrations.
In Karachi and Hyderabad, cultural tableaux, exhibitions and rallies brought crowds onto the streets. Men, women and children dressed in traditional attire danced to Sindhi songs, waving ajraks and wearing embroidered caps as symbols of identity and pride. Sukkur saw several rallies, including one led by the Jogi community, which marched from City Point to Globe Chowk.
In Mirpurkhas, traditional malakhra wrestling matches were held as part of the festivities. People in Jacobabad, Thatta, Larkana, Khairpur, Naushahro Feroze, Nawabshah, Ghotki, Umerkot, Sanghar and Tharparkar also joined the celebrations, filling towns with colour and music.
Sindhi Cultural Day was marked beyond the province as well, with communities in Naseerabad, Jaffarabad, Sibi and Hub in Balochistan celebrating with equal enthusiasm. Events took place in schools, colleges, and public spaces, with stalls displaying traditional handicrafts and attire.
Celebrations spanned major cities and towns including Sukkur, Khairpur, Shikarpur, Naushroferoz, Moro, Larkana, Dadu, Ghotki, Hyderabad, Mithi, Tharparkar, Ummarkot, Badin, Sanghar, and beyond. Political activists, students, journalists, trade union members, and citizens from diverse backgrounds participated, donning colorful Sindhi caps and ajraks.
Rallies, motorcades, and cultural performances echoed Sindhi songs and poetry, reflecting the spirit of unity and pride in Sindh’s heritage. Renowned journalist Mumtaz Bukhari noted that the day transcends ethnic boundaries and promotes love for Sindh, its traditions, and cultural values. He emphasized that people of all communities, including Sindhi, Urdu, Punjabi, and Balochi speakers, joined the celebrations, reflecting Sindh’s ethos of peace and inclusivity.
