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Events / Announced annually
Sindh
Karachi's Afro-Pakistani Sheedi community festival at Manghopir, drumming, devotion, and the shrine's sacred crocodiles.
The Sheedi Mela at the Manghopir shrine in Karachi is a distinctive Afro-Pakistani celebration of drumming, devotional ritual, dance, and the veneration of the shrine's sacred crocodiles, expressing a unique African-rooted strand of Pakistani identity.
The Sheedi community traces African roots, and the Manghopir mela, with its drums, dance, and crocodile rituals, is one of the most distinctive cultural events in Pakistan.
This is a living community festival. Go with a local guide, ask before photographing rituals, and approach the shrine and its customs with care.
January - February
A celebration of Sindhi heritage, crafts, music, and performances at historic sites including Moenjodaro.
Sha'ban (variable)
Sehwan Sharif's great Sufi festival, three days of dhamaal drumming and devotion at the shrine of Lal Shahbaz Qalandar.
Islamic calendar (announced)
Sindh's mystic-poetry festival at Daraza Sharif, raag, devotional music, and literary gatherings for Sachal Sarmast.
