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Roadside board installation in Basti Ameer Shah

Change starts from home. We installed a roadside board to indicate the resting place of Hazrat Shah Ameer (r) which holds a very sacred position for our family and for the people who to this date come and pay their respects. Now due to structural development and modernisation, for most people unaware of the area,…

In the footsteps of Khawaja Ghulam Farid

Khawaja Ghulam Farid’s presence continues to shape the spiritual and cultural fabric of South Punjab. His influence stretches across the entire Saraiki belt—Rohi, Thal, Damaan, and beyond—leaving no corner untouched by his poetry and message. The connection people feel with his work is evident not just in words, but in everyday gestures, traditions, and the…

Ludo in Basti Ameer Shah of South Punjab | وستی امیر شاہ تے لڈو | Saraiki Waseb

People of Kot Mithan

As part of our ongoing effort at Saraiki.org to document, preserve, and share the diverse layers of Saraiki culture, we recently visited Kot Mithan—also known as Mithankot—the final resting place of Hazrat Khawaja Ghulam Farid. A name inseparable from the cultural and literary identity of the Saraiki belt, Khawaja Ghulam Farid’s presence continues to shape…

People of Basti Ameer Shah and Vaisakh

Basti Ameer Shah is a village located in Kot Addu, Punjab, Pakistan—an area often referred to as the City of Rivers. The village is historically known due to the presence of Syed Nasrullah Shah Sahib, also known as Ameer Shah Qalandar, a saint who migrated from Uch Sharif to this region in the 1700s. According…

Gulki Hill Station – SARAIKI.org

Gulki Hill Station is one of the most remote areas of Pakistan, located near Taunsa Sharif in Southern Punjab and is the part of Koh-e-Suleman Mountain Range. The region has a Saraiki-speaking population and entertains a blend of cultural characteristics from both Baluchistan and Punjab due to its position on the provincial border. Unlike Murree,…

Saraiki Vaisakhi: A 5,000-Year-Old Celebration | سرائیکی وساکھی جشن | SARAIKI.org Originals

Vaisakhi: The Agricultural Legacy of the Saraiki Waseb

Vaisakhi is a centuries-old festival celebrated by the Saraiki people residing in the Saraiki Waseb (region) during the month of Vaisakhi. While Vaisaakhi or Baisakhi is often predominantly associated with Sikh cultural traditions, its historical and cultural roots extend far deeper into the fabric of Saraiki society, where it holds a unique and enduring significance.…

A Brief guide to the Saraiki Waseb

This is an overview of the cultural, economic, and seasonal features of the Saraiki Waseb (region). It includes information on the distinct way of life followed by its people, covering key aspects such as seasons, economy, food, clothing, housing, and social behaviour. Seasons in the Saraiki Region The year in the Saraiki Waseb is divided…

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