Punjabi festivals (Pakistan) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to navigation Jump to search Muslims form the majority religious community in Pakistan . [1] Punjabi Muslims celebrate a number of religious and cultural festivals: Contents 1 List and description of Islamic festivals 2 List and description of festivals observed at shrines 3 List and description of cultural festivals 4 See also 5 References List and description of Islamic festivals [ edit ] Religious festivals are determined by the Islamic calendar . Festival Date Observed (from year to year dates vary) Pictures Description Shab-e-Barat Sha'ban ( Islamic calendar ) Shab-e-barat (lailat ul-barat or the night of deliverance) is held in the middle of Shaban (eighth month of the Islamic calendar). It is regarded as a night when the fortunes of men for the coming year are decided and when Allah may forgive sinners. Believers offer special prayers for unity, prosperity, security a