The Thrilling Game of Tapae
"Tapae" is a regional game that continues to be played in some villages of Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. Similar to baseball, it involves a...
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Rida Baloch
Jun 26, 20235 min read
Rural Traditions at the Brink of Extinction
As the world moves towards fast-paced urbanization providing a glittering and lavish image, something behind the big curtain has been...
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Folkloristan
Jun 24, 20232 min read
Women in Scholarship in the Medieval Muslim World
During Islam's golden age, women shined. Their brilliance and intelligence illuminated the path towards progress and enlightenment. Some...
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Folkloristan
Jun 24, 20233 min read
Nobility, Royalty, and Warriors: Women from Muslim History
Nusaybah bint Ka'ab (625 CE) - An early convert to Islam, Nusaybah participated in multiple battles, defending and protecting Prophet...
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Shahjahan Baloch
Jun 2, 20232 min read
Pharwala Fort: the last symbol of Gakhar rule in the Potohar region
Pharwala Fort | The last symbol of Gakhar rule in the Potohar region
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Folkloristan
Apr 26, 20233 min read
The Ancient City Complex: Madain
Madain, also known as Ctesiphon, is an ancient city in modern-day Iraq. The city is known for its rich history and role in shaping society.
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Folkloristan
Feb 26, 20233 min read
Mullah Nasruddin, in the words of Amir Khusrow
The stories of Mullah Nasruddin were originally transmitted orally, through storytelling and performance, during the Seljuk era.
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Folkloristan
Feb 26, 20233 min read
Dastaan-e-Ameer Hamza; Origins and History
Daastan-e-Ameer Humza (also known as Humzanama or Tilism-e-Hoshruba) is a traditional Persian story originally written in the 13th century.
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Folkloristan
Feb 17, 20232 min read
Traditional Healing Practices Among Pakistanis
The region is known for its vast and diverse landscape, which has contributed to the development of unique knowledge and healing practices.
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Folkloristan
Feb 17, 20233 min read
Tea
Chaye has a long and fascinating history that stretches back centuries. Its origin is thought to be in China, where it was first cultivated
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Folkloristan
Feb 17, 20232 min read
Traditional Kohl
Traditional Kohl, known as kajal or Surma, is an ancient cosmetic substance used worldwide for thousands of years.
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Folkloristan
Feb 17, 20232 min read
The Nastaliq Script
The Nastaliq script is a form of the Arabic script that is particularly associated with Persian. It was used in what is now Pakistan.
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Folkloristan
Feb 17, 20232 min read
List of Gurdwaras in Pakistan
Often known as the birthplace of Sikhism, several important Sikh heritage sites dot the country, some of the Gurdwaras in Pakistan in blog.
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Folkloristan
Feb 17, 20233 min read
Anti-Semitism: a Colonial Construct in Pakistan
Islam sees itself as a continuation of the Abrahamic tradition, which includes Judaism and Christianity, and therefore shares same spirit.
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Folkloristan
Feb 17, 20232 min read
Barbarikon: the Lost Roman City in Pakistan
Barbarikon was an ancient city near the modern-day city of Karachi in Pakistan, a prominent center of trade during the Roman era.
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Folkloristan
Feb 4, 20233 min read
Occult Science and Theory in the Middle Ages
Several medieval manuscripts from the Muslim world discuss talismans, magic, the zodiac, omens, and the like.
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Folkloristan
Jan 27, 20233 min read
Takht-e-Sulaiman in Ibn Battuta's Writings
The legendary explorer Ibn Battuta, in his travelogue Ibn Battuta writes of the legend surrounding Takht-e-Sulaiman.
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Faizan Fakhar
Jan 17, 20231 min read
Historic Palaces in Pakistan
Historic Palaces | Pakistan
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Saad Asad
Jan 17, 20236 min read
The Forts of Potohar Region
There are other historic buildings near the fort, namely, Khair-un-Nisa’s tomb and Gurudwara Choa Sahib.
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Muhammad Affan
Jan 17, 20232 min read
Mubarak Haveli, Lahore
Situated inside Mochi Gate near Bazar Hakiman, Mubarak Haveli Lahore was built in 1863 on eight canals of land.
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