The city also hosts much of Pakistans tourist industry, with major attractions including the Walled City, the famous Badshahi and Wazir Khan mosques, as well as several Sikh and Sufi shrines. Lahore is also home to the Lahore Fort and Shalimar Gardens, both of which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Why do we like Lahore?

The Lahore Fort built inside the walled city by Royal Mughals is one of the greatest Forts built in South Asia and was declared UNESCO world heritage site. It is said that Lahore never sleeps and the same applies for Food street. Street food all over the country is Halal and simply awesome.

Why is Lahore so famous?

It is the capital of the province of Punjab. It is also known as the City of Gardens because of its many parks and gardens. This city is known for its rich culture and lively atmosphere. Pakistans major Urdu film industry Lollywood is based here at the Cultural Heart of Pakistan.

What is the culture of Lahore?

The culture of Lahori People is a manifestation of the lifestyle, festivals, literature, music, language, politics, cuisine and socio-economic conditions of its people. It is characterised by the blending of South Asian, Middle Eastern, Central Asian and Western influences. Lahores culture is unique.

What language is spoken in Lahore?

Urdu is the national language.

How old is the city of Lahore?

The origin of Lahore can be traced back somewhere between 1st and 7th centuries A.D. It is, however, inferred by historians that Lahore was actually founded by Loh e son of Rama, characterized as the Hindu god in Ramayana. According to Sir Robert Montgomery, Lahore rose to importance between 2nd and 4th centuries.

Who is Pakistans Mother?

Fatima Jinnah Fatima Jinnah (Urdu: فاطمہ جناح‎; 31 July 1893 – 9 July 1967), widely known as Māder-e Millat (Mother of the Nation), was a Pakistani politician, dental surgeon, stateswoman and one of the leading founders of Pakistan. She was the younger sister of Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the first Governor General of Pakistan.

Who suggested the name of Pakistan?

The name of the country was coined in 1933 by Choudhry Rahmat Ali, a Pakistan Movement activist, who published it in a pamphlet Now or Never, using it as an acronym (thirty million Muslim brethren who live in PAKISTAN), and referring to the names of the five northern regions of the British Raj: Punjab, Afghania,