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The leading religion
in Pakistan is Islam, which is the faith of about 97 percent of the people.
About four fifths of the Muslims are Sunnite, and about one fifth are Shiite.
Hinduism and Christianity form the leading minority religions; other religious
groups include the Sikhs, the Parsis, and a small number of Buddhists.
The constitution defines Pakistan as an Islamic nation, but guarantees
freedom of religion. They wear Shawar Kameise and ladies wear Burquah
(burka). They pray in temples, called Mosquv, five times a day.
Their Holy Book is called the Koran.
The Muslim women of Pakistan are required to wear the shawar kamiz, a long tunic top and baggy long pants, and ALL women, no matter what religion, are required to keep their arms, legs and head covered. Young boys will pinch western women if they have "naked" hair or are not properly covered. The strict Muslims require their women to wear the burquah, which is a huge tent of material completely covering a woman from head to toe with a small screen of material for the eyes. It is extremely hot and drags on the ground making it hard to walk. |
