Sheikhupura

Qila Sheikhupura (Fort)

Qila Sheikhupura is located in the middle of the chaotic dusty town Sheikhupura. It was constructed under Moghul Emperor Jehangir as a resting place on his way to Hiran Minar, his favourite hunting place.

Gurdwara Nankana Sahib

Nankana Sahib (Shahmukhi: ننکانہ صاحب, Gurmukhi: ਨਨਕਾਣਾ ਸਾਹਿਬ), was a Tehsil of city Sheikhupura. It is named after the first Guru of the Sikhs, Guru Nanak Dev.

Sheikhupura Stadium

Sheikhpura stadium in Pakistan was first used as a Test match venue on 17 October 1996 This was followed by another test exactly a year later- between Pakistan and South Africa. It is yet another multi-use stadium in Pakistan. It holds the capacity for 15000 spectators.

Darbar Syed Pir Waris Shah

Waris Shah Waris Shah was born in Jandiala Sher Khan Sheikhupura, Punjab into a reputed Syed family. His father's name was Gulshar Shah.

Highway Police

Punjab Highway Patrolling Police was operational since August 2003. Crime Rate espatially on roads reduses to 75%.

Water Line Park Sheikhupura

Water Line Park is situated Near to Hirn Minar Sheikhupura on Jandiala Road. It is well constructed Water park spreaded over a vast area containing two Swimming Pool for children and men and a range of slides low to high. All slides are made of water fall presenting good source of entertainment and giving beatiful look for visitors. The women section very next to this arena is also under consideration.

14 August Mubarak

We wish all of you very very Happy Independance Day

Pakistan's independence day ( Yom-e-Istiqlal ( یوم استقلال ) is observed on 14 August, the day before Pakistan was made an independent country based on border lines created by the British during the end of their rule of India. Pakistan became an independent country in 1947. The day is a national holiday in Pakistan. The day is celebrated all over the country with flag raising ceremonies, tributes to the national heroes and fireworks taking place in the capital, Islamabad. The main celebrations takes place in Islamabad, where the President and Prime Minister raise the national flag at the Presidential and Parliament buildings and deliver speeches that are televised live. In the speech, the leaders highlight the achievements of the government, goals set for the future and in the words of the father of the nation, Quaid-e-Azam, bring "Unity, Faith and Discipline" to its people.

Hiran Minar Sheikhupura Punjab Pakistan

Hiran Minar Skp.

Punjab Highway Patrolling Police

Punjab Highway Patrolling Police was operational since August 2003. Crime Rate espatially on roads reduses to 75%. Posts are:- Khanpur(Lhr Skp Rd),herdew(Skp Grw Rd),Sekham(Skp Mdk Rd) Sau Moria (Mdk Grw Rd),Farooq abad(Skp Sgd Rd),Bhikhi(Skp Fsl Rd) Kala shah Kaku(Lhr Mdk Rd), Ali Abad(Fsl Rd) and Bhaghodial(Nrw Mdk Rd) covering the district sheikhupura.

Sheikhpura stadium

Sheikhpura stadium in Pakistan was first used as a Test match venue on 17 October 1996 This was followed by another test exactly a year later- between Pakistan and South Africa. It is yet another multi-use stadium in Pakistan. It holds the capacity for 15000 spectators and legendary cricketer like Wasim Akram has scored his highest Test score at this venue. There is also a small hockey stadium, a public park, a gymnasium, electronic scoreboard, and stadium shopping centre in the neighbouring spots. The Hockey Stadium was named after a great Hockey Player Saeed Anwar Malik, who played 3 Olympics for Pakistan. The first one-day international at the Sheikhupura Stadium was played on November 22nd, 1998. It was played between Pakistan and Zimbabwe, which the former won comfortably. Pakistani Pacers like Aaqib Javed, Mohammad Asif and Rana Naved-ul-Hasan have played most of the domestic matches at this venue

Nankana Sahib

Nankana Sahib (Shahmukhi: ننکانہ صاحب, Gurmukhi: ਨਨਕਾਣਾ ਸਾਹਿਬ), earlier known as Rai-Bhoi-Di-Talwandi, is a city in the Pakistani province of Punjab. It is named after the first Guru of the Sikhs, Guru Nanak Dev, the central figure in Sikhism who was born here, so it is a city of high historic and religious value and is a popular pilgrimage site for Sikhs from all over the world.. It is located about 80 kilometers south west of Lahore and about 75 kilometres east of Faisalabad, with a population of approximately 60,000. It is also the capital of Nankana Sahib District and Tehsil.

The Janam Asthan Gurdwara Nankana Sahib was rebuilt in the year 1819-20 A.D. By Sher-e-Panjab Maharaja Ranjit Singh The Sikh Emperor of Panjab,Jammu & Kashmir, Peshawar, Kangra and Hazara.

Again in the 1930s and 40's The Sikhs added More Buildings and more Architectural Design.

The area around Nankana Sahib was formerly a tehsil of Sheikhupura District. In May 2005, the provincial government decided to raise the status of Nankana Sahib to that of a district as a way of promoting development in the area.

Bara-Darri Hirn Minar - Sheikhupura

Batti Chowk - Sheikhupura

Newly Established Residential Society - Sheikhupura

Mughal Emperors Culture - Sheikhupura

Motorway Inter-change - Sheikhupura

Nankana Sahib Gurdwara - Previously Tehsil of Sheikhupura

Qila - Sheikhupura

Qila - Sheikhupura

Energy Plant - Sheikhupura

Satellite Map - Sheikhupura

High Way Police - Sheikhupura

Qila - Sheikhupura

Cricket Stadium - Sheikhupura

Darbar Waris Shah (Jandiala Sher Khan) - Sheikhupura

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The history of Sheikhupura goes back to 100 BC. Historical research has established the fact that Sangla or Sakala was the capital of Punjab once, and it was here that Alexander the Great of Macedonia (known locally as Sikandar e Azam) fought one of his most serious battles of his career. Its name is spoken of, firstly in the pages of Tuzk-e-Jahangiri as Jahangirpura, after the name of Prince Salim Nur u Din Muhammad Jahangir. The fourth Mughal emperor of India named Jahangir changed the name of the city from Virkgarh to Sheikhupura after converting the majority of the population to Islam. This area belongs to the virk Jats. Virk jats created a fort in the vicinity of current day Sheikhupura and called it VirkGarh., i.e. "citadel of the Virks"

Mughal Emperor Nor-u-Din Muhammad Jahangir renamed the Virkgarh to his nickname of Sheikhu. In 1607, Sheikhupura was constructed following an order of Jahangir. The father of Jahangir, Emperor Jalal-uddin Mohammad Akbar use to call him Sheikhu (a nickname). During Sikh rule the new city was named Singhpuria, previously was known as Jahangirabad. The Sikh Misl named "Singhpuria" under the leadership of Nawab Kapur Singh Virk occupied the city and started calling it singhpuria instead of Virkgarh.

During the reign of Emperor Jahangir (1605 to 1627), Sheikhupura had the status of royal hunting ground. In Tuzk-e-Jahangiri, Jahangir wrote during the events in 1607:

“On the day of Tuesday, I reside in Jahangirpura, my hunting ground. According to my order, a Minar and a grave for my deer, Mansraj, were constructed here.”

Mughal Emperor Jahangir granted the estate of Sheikhupura to Syed Usman, the father of Shah Bilal, a religious preceptor of the line of Qadiriyyah.

Over the whole district, the period between the decline of the Mughal Empire after the death of Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb and the rise of Sikh confederacies was one of utter confusion and anarchy. The successive shocks of invasion from the northwest, and the devastation caused again and again by the invading armies of Nadir Shah.

Nader Shah and Ahmad Shah Abdali (1724–1773) almost completely ruined the prosperity of the tract. After the death of Aurangazeb, Muslim power declined and the Sikhs who occupied the region and ruled through various misls or small to medium sized groups. Nadir Shah and Ahmad Shah Abdali led raids that further weakened local Muslim rule. Several raids were made by the Bhangi Sardars, a Sikh community. Finally around 1780, Ranjit Singh, a Sikh ruler defeated the grandson of Ahmad Shah Abdali and later occupied this district. The Sikhs were defeated by the British around 1850 and it stayed under British rule until 1947.

In 1851, Sheikhupura Tehsil became part of Gujranwala District. The Artimapal Secretary Chief Commissioner Lahore wrote a letter to the Department of Wealth in 1855 to combine the Sheikhupura Tehsil with the Lahore District but it was never done. As soon as it became a District Zillah, a lot of lawyers came to practice. Under Sir Ganga Ram, district courts and hospitals were constructed in the city.

Shaihupura in pre-partition era (before 1947) was a prosperous land of traders and had a healthy mix of Hindus, Sikhs and Muslims. However, the partition saw bloody conflicts leading to mass migration of Hindus and Sikhs from Pakistan to India. The major Indian newspapers in that time quoted in the month of August 1947 - "Shaikhupura no more..." to express the extent of killings that Shaikhupura witnessed.

Sheikhupura (Urdu: شيخوپورہ), is an industrial city in the province of Punjab slightly northwest to Lahore in Pakistan. It is known for its historical places, and is commonly known locally as Qila Shaikhupura, because of the fort in the city, constructed by the Mughal Emperor Jahangir. The name Sheikhupura is derived from a nickname of Jahangir, who was known as Sheikhu by his father Akbar the Great. The city is the headquarters of Sheikhupura District and is approximately 35 km from Lahore.
The city was renamed Singhpuria in Sikh rule, and had a large Sikh population prior to Partition in 1947, Gurudwaras are seen throughout the city.

Qila Sheikhupura

Sheikhupura Fort, Sheikhupura. Built at the centre of a dense forest in 1607 on the orders of Jahangir, the Mughal emperor of India, father of Shah Jehan who built the Taj Mahal. Sheikhupura, initially called Jahangirpura, later Sheikhupura after Jahangir’s nickname ‘Sheikhu’, was a hunting retreat for the emperor who came here frequently from Lahore to relax. Interestingly, Alexander the Great fought one of his fiercest battles in the vicinity of Sheikhupura around 100 BC

'Suphi' Punjabi Poet Sayyad Waris Shah (Saint)

Waris Shah (Punjabi: وارث شاہ) was a Punjabi Muslim poet, born in what is now Pakistani Punjab, living from 1722 – 1798. He is best-known for his seminal work Heer Ranjha, based on the traditional folk tale of Heer and her lover Ranjha. Heer is considered one of the quintessential works of classical Punjabi literature. The story of Heer was also put to paper by several other writers, including Damodar Das, Mukbal, and Ahmed Gujjar, but Waris Shah's version is by far the most popular today. Shah who was born in Jandiala Sher Khan is popular in India and Pakistan, especially in the Punjab region.

Waris Shah was born into a reputed Syed family, the descendant of Islamic prophet Muhammad. He was born in the village of Jandiala Sher Khan, Sheikhupura District, Punjab in or around 1722. His father's name was Gulshar Shah. Waris Shah acknowledged himself as a disciple of Pir Makhdum of Kasur. Waris Shah's parents are said to have died when he was in his early years and he probably received his education at the shrine of his preceptor. After completing his education in Kasur, he shifted his residence to Malkahans, a town twelve kilometres in the north of Pakpattan. Here, he resided in a small room, adjacent to a historic mosque. Waris Shah died in or around 1798. His mausoleum is a place of pilgrimage today, especially for those in love.
He was a consummate artiste, deeply learned in Sufi and domestic cultural lore. His verse is a treasure-trove of Punjabi phrases, idioms and sayings. His minute and realistic depiction of each detail of Punjabi life and the political situation in the 1700s, remains unique. Waris Shah also sublimated his own unrequited love for a girl (Bhag Bhari) in writing romance. The amazing poetic mould that he worked within has not been bettered by any of his successors till date.
Many verses of Waris Shah are widely used in Punjab in a moral context.One of the more popular is

"Waris Shah; Naa adataan jaandiyan ne, Bhavein katiye pora pora ji"

Pakistan Zinda Abad

I love Pakistan, have done so throughout my life, and will love it forever.
Pakistan belongs to its people and not to the bunch of rotten corrupt politicians that have come and gone. Pakistan has been resilient enough to withstand the onslaught of corruption year after year for 60 years running, watching one tyrant after another make his own heaven on earth, even then my country withstood the onslaught and continued to serve its people. After a 60 year struggle it seems to be a little battle worn and tired and its now time for true Pakistanis like us, to stand up and give our nation a helping hand. It does not ask for much, just simply your love for the nation and maybe a good ruler at the helm of the ship and the courage to stand up and boldly say, I LOVE PAKISTAN very soon we shall see our efforts bear fruit and the new rising sun will take Pakistan into the skies like never before

We have to save Pakistan at any cost.

>>Recognize These, These Aren't From Us<<

Pakistan is our!
You might have also been experiencing, somewhere there is suicide attack, somewhere there is militants attack at securities institutes, somewhere there is bomb blast at innocent population. What is being going on in our beloved country, where we are getting lost?
These filthy terrorist has been done too much, see what they are doing...

I think they done too much................Now its our turn to do something for our country. It is not only duty of security institutes but also our too.

Let's make pledge that not to die like cowards, but die by facing them in front of them. May Allah preserve our beloved country as well us.

PAK ARMY (Zinda Abad)

A Hair Salon

Sheikhupura's Guys

Happy New Year to All! From Sheikhupura

New Year’s Reflections

Looking back on the months gone by,
As a new year starts and an old one ends,
We contemplate what brought us joy,
And we think of our loved ones and our friends.

Recalling all the happy times,
Remembering how they enriched our lives,
We reflect upon who really counts,
As the fresh and bright new year arrives.

And when I/we ponder those who do,
I/we immediately think of you.

Thanks for being one of the reasonsI'll/We'll have a Happy New Year!

Wedding Cards

Envelop of Wedding Card

Inner Card of Wedding Invitation

Sheikhupura Wedding Culture

Four Day Wedding Ritual of Pakistan

Traditional Pakistani marriage celebrations lasts for four days.

First Day of the Celebration

On the first day, the bride and groom's families each dress in yellow, and celebrate the upcoming nuptials separately. The betrothed couple will not see each other from this day until the ceremony.

Second Day of the Celebration

The second day is reserved for a big celebration called Mendi that includes dancing and singing ancient songs. On this day, the groom's family delivers the wedding dress to the bride's family, and then her family takes the groom's wedding attire to his family.

The bride's family string hundreds of colored lights over and around their home, creating an ostentatious announcement of their daughter's forthcoming marriage. Here, the bride-to-be receives a traditional henna staining of her hands and feet. This traditional Muslim art form invokes intricately designs to create beautiful symbolic patterns. The bride-to-be is waited on by her family while the henna stain dries overnight.

Third Day is the Marriage Ceremony

The wedding rites and ceremony in Pakistan take places on the third day. The Pakistani bride and groom who continue their traditions wear garments of red. The bride's gown is very elaborate, as are her veil and jewelry. Men wear a distinctive traditional turban. After wedding vows are exchanged, the Holy Koran is held over the new bride's head as she joins her husband's family. The official paperwork is signed in the presence of an Islamic priest and the guests.

Fourth and Final Day of Wedding Program in Pakistan

On the fourth day, the couple hosts their first dinner as husband and wife. The groom's family invites all of the guests to their home for a feast.

Some More

iran Minar is set in peaceful evirons near Lahore in Sheikhupura, Pakistan. It was constructed by Emperor Jehangir as a monument to Mansraj, one of his pet deers

The structure consists of a large, almost-square water tank with an octagonal pavilion in its center, built during the reign of Mughal emperor Shah Jahan; a causeway with its own gateway connects the pavilion with the mainland and a 100-foot-high minar, or minaret.

At the center of each side of the tank, a brick ramp slopes down to the water, providing access for royal animals and wild game. The minar itself was built by Emperor Jahangir in 1606 to honor the memory of a pet hunting antelope named Mansraj.

Unique features of this particular complex are the antelope's grave and the distinctive water collection system. At each corner of the tank (approximately 750 by 895 feet in size), is a small, square building and a subsurface water collection system which supplied the tank; only one of these water systems is extensively exposed today.

Another special feature of Hiran Minar is its location and environment: the top of the minar is perhaps the best place in the province of Punjab to get a feel for the broader landscape and its relationship to a Mughal site.

Looking north from the top of the minar, one can see a patch of forest which is similar to the scrub forest vegetation of Mughal times, while to the west are extensively-irrigated fields, a product of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, but similar in size and appearance to the well-irrigated fields of the Mughal period.

Famous athletes

Aaqib Javed
Aaqib Javed was born in Sheikhupura. He is a Former Pakistani cricketer and coach. He was a right-handed medium-fast pace bowler with the ability to swing the ball both ways. He played 22 Tests and 163 One-day Internationals for Pakistan between 1988 and 1998.
Mohammad Asif
Mohammad Asif was born in December 20, 1982 in Sheikhupura is a Pakistani cricketer. He is a left-handed batsman and a right-arm medium-fast bowler.He was born in Maacheekay s mall village near Ghang.
Rana Naved-ul-Hasan
Rana Naved-ul-Hasan was born in Sheikhupura. He is a cricketer who plays for the Pakistani Test and one-day international teams and for Sussex County Cricket Club in England.
Awaid Irshad
Awaid irshad was born in sheikupura.He has the honour of playing several counties including,Surrey and Essex and looks of having a good future ahead.
Imran Nazir
Imran Nazir was born in Muridke, Sheikhupura. He is a Pakistani cricketer. He is a young and aggressive player, who hits the ball very hard, and looks to have a good future ahead of him.
Kashif Raza
Kashif Raza was born in December 26, 1979 in Sheikhupura is a Pakistani cricketer. He is a right-handed batsman and a right-arm medium-fast bowler.
Ahmad Nadeem Qasmi
Ahmad Nadeem Qasmi (Urdu: احمد ندیم قاسمی) (November 20, 1916 – July 10, 2006) was a legendary Urdu language Pakistani poet, journalist, literary critic, dramatist and short story author. With some 50 books of poetry, fiction, criticism, journalism and art to his credit, Qasmi was a major figure in contemporary Urdu literature. His poetry stood out among his contemporaries' work for its unflinching humanism, and Qasmi's Urdu afsana (short story) work is considered by some second only to Prem Chand in its masterful depiction of rural culture. He also published and edited the prestigious literary journal Funoon for almost half a century, grooming generations of new writers.

Waris Shah

Waris Shah was born in Jandiala Sher Khan, Punjab into a reputed Syed family who claimed descent from prophet Muhammad. His father's name was Gulshar Shah. Waris Shah acknowledged himself as a disciple of Pir Makhdum of Kasur. Waris Shah's parents are said to have died when he was young, and he probably received his education at the shrine of his preceptor. After completing his education in Kasur, he moved to Malka Hans, a village twelve kilometers north of Pakpattan. Here he resided in a small room, adjacent to a historic mosque, now called Mosque Waris Shah. His mausoleum is a place of pilgrimage today, especially for those in love.

Syed Waris Shah was a Punjabi poet, best-known for his seminal work Heer Ranjha, based on the traditional folk tale of Heer and her lover Ranjha. Heer is considered one of the quintessential works of classical Punjabi literature. The story of Heer was also put to paper by several other writers, including Damodar Daas, Mukbal, and Ahmed Gujjar, but Waris Shah's version is by far the most popular today. The following is one of his verse.

"Waris Shah Man Na Kar Warsan Da, Rab Be-Waris Kar Mar Da Aey"

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