Multan is a city of Saints, Sufis, and beggars. It is one of the main cities of Southern Punjab Province of Pakistan. The city has been the main point for many religions. The city has attracted Sufi saints from far places of the globe. Multan is an ancient city. The ‘Manchester of Pakistan. The dominant religion is no doubt, Islam, there. It gave rise to the mystic side like ‘Tasawwuf’ and ‘Sufism’. It is known as ‘Gada o Goristan’ the city of gold, Sufis, and beggars. The city has several tombs that are now a tourist attraction. Famous Tombs and Mausoleum in Multan are:
- Mausoleum of Baha-ud-din Zakria.
- Tomb of Shah- Rukn-e- Alam
- Shamsuddin Sabzwari Multani
- Mausoleum of Shah Gardez
- Mausoleum of Musa Pak Shaheed
And other Mausoleum and tombs are there too. Today Multan is a combination of old and new Pakistani culture. Another famous mausoleum of a warrior Sufi saint and poet Hazrat Hafiz Muhammad Jamal Multani is situated near Aam Khaas garden outside Daulat Gate, Multan. The Multan Museum located in the city has a vast collection of coins, medals, postage stamps of the former state of Bahawalpur, manuscripts, documented inscriptions, wood carvings, and Camel skin paintings, historic models of Islamic and Pre-Islamic periods. Multan has many mosques which were once considered the jewels of the city. Mosques are the most beautiful accessories of Multan. It is said that Jamia Mosque is the first-ever mosque in Multan during the Muhammad Bin Qasim regime. Sawi Masjid is considered the oldest one still stands in a worse state.
The city has many Hindu and Sikhs communities with their Holy Mandirs and Gurudwaras. Sun Mandir temple was considered to be the most important place of worship throughout South Asia. Suraj Kund, Prahladpuri, and Narsinghpuri temple are others famous temples. Besides Mosques and Temples, Multan also has Ghanta Ghar. The Ghanta Ghar is also known as a clock tower that has been transformed into ‘Multan Museum’. Despite of historical importance, Multan is the hub of the commercial and industrial area of Pakistan. Multan has cotton, flour mills, cosmetics, and fertilizers industry and business.
The females are as talented and skillful as men in Multan. They do embroidery and handicrafts on fabric. The concept of hand embroidery has been started by the female artisans of Multan. Multani embroidery is the most popular and known art beyond boundaries. Multani Embroidery Kurtas, Shawls, and Khusas are the most well-known wear in Pakistan. Cross stitch is the most famous embroidery in Multani embroidery.
Multan is another Pakistani city that loves cricket. Multan is the home of Faisal Bank T20 Cup Team Multan Tigers. The new stadium has been established replacing the old one, Ibne-e-Qasim Bagh stadium has allowed the city to offer Test day/night matches as well as other national sports such as hockey, badminton, and football. The stadium is home to Multan Cricket Association.
Another famous thing about Multan is its food. Multani ‘Sohan Halwa’ is the love of many. Badami kulfi, Kachori, Busri, Paira, Lassi, and Doli Rotti. This land contains many different languages but its special language is ‘Saraiki’. People of Multan are so warm-hearted and loving in nature just like the place itself.
