What are the customs and taboos in Pakistan?
Pakistan is a conservative Islamic state. More than 95% of Pakistan's population is Muslim. Therefore, Pakistan has conservative customs and strict taboos.
1) Do not hand things and shake hands with your left hand. They think that the left hand is dirty and the right hand is clean. Many traditional foods are eaten by hand, but it should be noted that only the right hand can be used. This is quite similar to Indian customs.
You can't slap someone's shoulder with your hand, which is an offensive action in the local area, and it is generally used by the police before arresting a prisoner, especially with the left hand.
Pakistan performs a handshake ceremony, of course, with the right hand, and the longer the friend shakes hands, the deeper the friendship. There are also hugs as a gift, their hug ceremony is very unique, the two sides usually have to head to the left to hug once, then to the right side to hug once, and then to the left again, and so on three times, without sloppiness. For close friends, VIPs or loved ones who have been separated for a long time, they usually put a garland on each other.
2) Local women need to wear hijabs and veils when they go out, and outsiders must not move women's hijabs and veils, otherwise it is a big disrespect.
Foreigners have to abide by local customs, of course, not so strict. Ladies should not wear revealing clothing on the street, do not wear short skirts, and it is best to be accompanied by a man.
When a woman is on the street, it is strictly forbidden to turn her eyelids or "fly eyes", and it is forbidden for others to take pictures of themselves, otherwise, they will be considered guilty of lasciviousness.
3) Pay attention to distance when interacting with women. Men try not to touch women's bodies and don't stare at masked ladies. Men are not allowed to enter the women's bedroom and do not shake hands with women, but women can shake hands if they want to shake hands with men first.
It is strictly forbidden for men and women to hug or kiss in public, and to consider public kissing to be a sin and to be fined and jailed for one week.
4) Outsiders are not allowed to take pictures of women, and even where there are women, such as villages, houses, woods, riversides, bridges, etc., outsiders are not allowed to take pictures. Do not bring photo of the woman or color magazines when entering the country.
5) Marriage customs
Marriages for young people in Pakistan are decided by both parents, and men and women cannot meet until marriage. They are not opposed to the union of close relatives, cousins, cousins and cousins can be united. In addition, Muslim women can only marry men of their own religion, and it is strictly forbidden to marry men of other denominations. Muslim men, on the other hand, can marry women of other denominations. This arrangement makes the range of choices for women small, and the range of choices for boys more.
6) If it is the Muslim month of Ramadan, eat and drink water during the day and smoke as much as possible to avoid crowds. You don't eat or drink during the day, and you need to wait for dark to eat and drink. Ramadan lasts for 30 days, each day, expressing self-sacrifice in this way.
7) Do not eat pork, eat, cows, sheep and chickens, do not eat: animal blood, do not eat dead animals, do not bring pork products, food, and even pictures of pigs when entering the country.
8) Prohibition of alcohol: Alcohol is prohibited in islamic countries and alcohol is absolutely not allowed in public. You can't buy any alcohol in restaurants or shops, not even beer, and it's even more impossible to see drunkards and drunken trouble in Pakistan.
Regardless of folk red and white celebrations, no alcohol is allowed. Those who steal wine are punished severely.
At the time of entry, it is not advisable to bring alcohol products into Pakistan.
9) For Pakistanis, the surname is to be called, and the title of the other party is added. For example, Manager Musharraf, Director Sharif, the designation is similar to ours. Worthy of the Pakistan Railway.
Are the taboos in Pakistan strict? So, do you think it's better to be stricter, or a little looser?
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