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✦ Preserving a living heritage since generations

Preserving the Rich
Heritage of Saraiki

سرائیکی ثقافت

Discover the traditions, poetry, music, history, cuisine and art of the Saraiki people — from the sands of Cholistan to the shrines of Multan.

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Saraiki Language

Learn Saraiki language, grammar, vocabulary and literature.

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Poetry & Literature

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Folk Music

Listen to traditional Saraiki folk songs and cultural music.

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Discover the history, heritage and great figures of South Punjab.

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Khawaja Ghulam Farid
Saraiki Poetry

Khawaja Ghulam Farid

The soul of Saraiki literature. His Kafis of divine love and longing still echo across the Cholistan desert and the hearts of his people.

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Folk Music

Saraiki Folk Songs

Traditional songs played on dhol, alghoza and been that reflect our culture, love and simplicity at every fair and festival.

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Shayari

Famous Saraiki Poets

Voices that carried the soul of South Punjab through centuries of Kafi and Sufi verse.

Khawaja Ghulam Farid

Khawaja Ghulam Farid

1845 – 1901

The towering Sufi poet of Cholistan, master of the Kafi, whose verses sing of divine love and the desert homeland.

Sachal Sarmast

Sachal Sarmast

1739 – 1827

The “mystic of truth”, whose ecstatic verse across several languages celebrates unity and divine love.

Shakir Shujaabadi

Shakir Shujaabadi

b. 1954

A beloved modern Saraiki poet from Shujaabad, famous for heartfelt, accessible verse about life and faith.

Qissa

Folk Stories & Legends

Timeless tales of love and longing, told and retold across the Saraiki-speaking region.

Sassi Punnu

A desert tale of devotion, as Sassi crosses the burning sands of Cholistan in search of her beloved Punnu.

Heer Ranjha

The classic romance of Heer and Ranjha, sung by folk minstrels at fairs and gatherings across the region.

Mirza Sahiban

A tragic tale of star-crossed lovers, still recited by village storytellers as a lesson in fate and courage.

History & Heritage

Forts, Shrines & Ancient Cities

Derawar Fort

Derawar Fort

The mighty desert fortress of Cholistan with forty grand bastions.

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Multan

Multan

The City of Saints, famed for shrines and blue pottery.

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Uch Sharif

Uch Sharif

Ancient town of beautiful tile-decorated Sufi shrines.

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Bahawalpur

Bahawalpur

Royal palaces and the gateway to the Cholistan desert.

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Mela

Saraiki Festivals

Colourful gatherings that bring music, food and community together across the year.

Cholistan Jeep Rally

An annual desert motorsport festival held near Derawar Fort, drawing thousands to the golden dunes of Cholistan.

Channan Pir Mela

A traditional desert fair held in Cholistan, blending devotion, folk music and community celebration.

Urs Festivals

Annual commemorations at Sufi shrines across the region, featuring devotional poetry, music and shared meals.

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Saraiki Culture Festival Celebrated in Bahawalpur
May 22, 2025

Saraiki Culture Festival Celebrated in Bahawalpur

A grand festival of folk music, crafts and traditional food drew thousands of visitors.

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International Mother Language Day Observed
February 11, 2025

International Mother Language Day Observed

Events across South Punjab highlighted efforts to protect the Saraiki language.

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Preserving Saraiki Folk Music for the Future
January 10, 2025

Preserving Saraiki Folk Music for the Future

Musicians and scholars gathered to record and archive traditional folk songs.

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Saraiki culture is the heritage of South Punjab, Pakistan — a rich blend of language, Sufi poetry, folk music, crafts, cuisine and centuries-old traditions.

Mainly in South Punjab, including Multan, Bahawalpur, Dera Ghazi Khan, Rahim Yar Khan and the Cholistan desert.

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