Pakistan Day
March 23rd, known as Pakistan Day, is an occasion observed to commemorate the passage of the famous resolution of the “All India Muslim League” in Lahore in 1940. This was when a demand for a separate independent state for the Muslims of South Asia was made. Every year, Pakistani students at EMU celebrate this day at the Beach Club by introducing this national holiday event, through exhibitions of cuisine, culture, slide shows, fashion and dance.This special evening is known as “Pakistan Night”. This year, the biggest hit of the night was the Fashion and Dance show. This show was organized, directed and designed by Shama K. Hussain with the cooperation of the EMU Fashion Club president Ruyam Karaca and its lovely members. The Pakistani dances of “Dandiya” and “AnarKali” were also performed. Dandiya is a social dance, where couples dance with sticks. AnarKali is a legendary slave girl from the Mughal period. She was supposedly ordered to be buried alive by Mughal emperor Akbar for having an illicit relationship with Prince Salim. A beautiful Pakistani dance was performed by Ruyam ( who coincidently is of Turkish origin) with great expertise and grace. Her dance turned out to be the highlight of the evening causing a standing ovation amongst the guests. There were 350 guests from various nationalities (students,faculty and locals) whose hands could not stop clapping throughout the show. Guests were served a traditional Pakistani dinner of Biryani, Roast and Halva. Kashif HUSSAIN
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