Overview
Pakpattan is a city of 177,000 people in Punjab, Pakistan, and the seat of Pakistan's Chisti order of Sufism. It is a major pilgrimage destination centered on the shrine of Fariduddin Ganjshakar, the renowned Punjabi poet and Sufi saint commonly referred to as Baba Farid.
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Before you go
Culture
As a major Sufi pilgrimage center, visitors should dress modestly and show respect at religious sites, especially during the annual urs fair.
Events
The annual urs fair honoring Baba Farid draws approximately 2 million visitors each year.
Language
Punjabi is the native language while Urdu is widely understood. English may have limited use outside major areas.
Transport
Pakpattan is 205 km from Multan and 184 km southwest of Lahore by road. The Indian border is 40 km away.