Contest 2026

Explore celebrations that bring families and communities together through prayer, charity, reflection, traditions and joyful gatherings.

• Eid-ul-Fitr — Family gatherings, Eid prayers, gifts, colourful clothes and festive meals.
• Eid-ul-Adha — Sacrifice, sharing, charity and helping others.
• Ramadan — Fasting, Iftar, prayers, family time and community spirit.
• Muharram / Ashura — Remembrance, reflection and religious traditions.
• Eid Milad-un-Nabi — Religious gatherings and celebrations.
• Shab-e-Barat & Shab-e-Miraj — Nights of prayer and remembrance.

National days help young people understand history, identity, national achievements and the people who helped shape their country.

• Pakistan Day — 23 March and the story of national identity.
• Independence Day — 14 August, flags, celebrations and national pride.
• Defence Day — 6 September and remembrance of national service.
• Iqbal Day — 9 November and the ideas of Allama Iqbal.
• Quaid-e-Azam Day — 25 December and the legacy of Muhammad Ali Jinnah.
• Kashmir Solidarity Day — 5 February.

Pakistan's different regions have beautiful traditions, clothing, music, languages, crafts, food and celebrations. Students can discover the diversity of their own communities.

• Basant — Colours, kites and spring traditions.
• Lok Mela — Folk art, crafts, music and heritage.
• Sindh Cultural Day — Sindhi culture, Ajrak and traditions.
• Shandur Polo Festival — Mountain culture and traditional sport.
• Chilam Joshi Festival — Cultural traditions of Kalash communities.
• Uchal & Choimus — Traditional seasonal celebrations.
• Sibi Mela — A historic cultural and livestock festival.
• Silk Route Festival — Heritage, culture and mountain communities.

Seasonal celebrations connect communities with farming, harvests, changing weather, flowers and the natural world.

• Mango Festivals — Celebrating Pakistan's famous mango season.
• Spring Blossom Festivals — Flowers, trees and colourful landscapes.
• Wheat Harvest Celebrations — The importance of farming and harvest.
• Rice Harvest Festivals — Rural life and agricultural traditions.
• Cotton Harvest Celebrations — A major agricultural activity.
• Fruit Festivals — Celebrating local fruit and regional produce.

Festivals of books, ideas, art and learning inspire students to read, write, ask questions and explore new ways of thinking.

• Lahore Literary Festival — Books, authors and ideas.
• Karachi Literature Festival — Literature, culture and discussion.
• Faiz Festival — Poetry, literature and cultural expression.
• Pakistan Learning Festival — Learning through creative activities.
• Children's Literature Festival — Stories, books and young readers.
• National Book Fair — Reading and discovery.
• Student Art Festivals — Creativity and visual expression.
• Science & Innovation Festivals — Curiosity, experiments and ideas.

Sports festivals teach teamwork, discipline, confidence, healthy competition and respect while celebrating local traditions.

• Shandur Polo Festival — Polo in a spectacular mountain setting.
• National Horse & Cattle Show — Traditional sports and livestock.
• Tent Pegging — Traditional equestrian sport.
• Camel Racing — Traditional desert sport and heritage.
• Boat Racing — Water-based community celebrations.
• Wrestling & Kabaddi — Traditional sports and teamwork.

Food is an important part of culture. Students can explore traditional dishes, family recipes, regional flavours and the stories behind special meals.

• Lahore Food Festival — Local and international flavours.
• Karachi Eat Festival — Food, community and entertainment.
• Mango Festivals — Celebrating Pakistan's mango varieties.
• Hunza Food Festivals — Traditional mountain cuisine.
• Regional Cuisine Festivals — Discovering food from different parts of Pakistan.

Nature festivals give children an opportunity to observe flowers, gardens, trees, landscapes and the beauty of the environment.

• Spring Flower Festivals — Colourful flowers and seasonal beauty.
• Rose Festivals — Celebrating roses and gardening.
• Blossom Festivals — Beautiful flowering trees and landscapes.
• Garden & Horticulture Festivals — Plants, gardens and environmental appreciation.