Saraiki people

The Saraikis (Saraiki: سرائیکی قوم), are Indo-Aryan ethnolinguistic group in central and southeastern Pakistan, primarily southern Punjab. Their language is Saraiki.[2] The Saraiki people did not see themselves as a distinct ethnic group until the 1960s.[3] An Islamic identity formed the basis of the majority community's group consciousness for centuries prior to the establishment of Pakistan.[3]

Saraikis
سرائیکی قوم
Saraiki people
Total population
c. 20 million
Regions with significant populations
 Pakistan19,614,053[1]
 United Kingdom30,000
Languages
Saraiki, Urdu
Religion
Islam (majority)
Hinduism, Christianity and Sikhism (minority)
Related ethnic groups
Other Indo-Aryan peoples

The Saraiki people follow many religions, though most are predominantly followers of Islam. A small minority of Saraikis follow Hinduism, Christianity and Sikhism. After the independence of Pakistan in 1947,[4] many Hindus and Sikhs migrated[5] to India where they are known as Multanis, Derawalis, and Bhawalpuris.[6]

Saraiki culture consists of Jhumar danceform (also performed in Punjab)[7] and cameleering.

Culture
This section is an excerpt from Saraiki culture.[edit]

Saraiki culture is the culture of the Saraiki people, residing in Pakistan and outside Pakistan. Saraiki culture combined with Indus Valley culture as well as Persian and Muslim influences has a crich history along with its own language and traditions. On 6 March, the Saraiki cultural day is also celebrated.

Saraiki Sajarak symbol of the saraiki culture and traditions
Bed Sheets Local Culture

Notable people
Main article: List of Saraiki people

See also

References
  1. "Saraiki". Ethnologue.
  2. Minahan, James (2012). Ethnic Groups of South Asia and the Pacific: An Encyclopedia. ABC-CLIO. p. 283. ISBN 9781598846591.
  3. Minahan, James (2012). Ethnic Groups of South Asia and the Pacific: An Encyclopedia. ABC-CLIO. ISBN 9781598846591.
  4. Aslam Rasoolpuri, Siraiki Qumi Sawal https://www.scribd.com/Rasoolpuri/documents
  5. Dalrymple, William. "The Mutual Genocide of Indian Partition". The New Yorker. Retrieved 2020-12-25.
  6. Bhatia, Tej K.; Ritchie, William C. (2008-04-15). The Handbook of Bilingualism. John Wiley & Sons. p. 803. ISBN 9780470756744.
  7. "Jhumar Dance - Folk Dance Performed on Marriage Ceremonies by Men". 2015-08-29. Archived from the original on 2015-08-29. Retrieved 2020-12-24.


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