Pakpattan

Pakpattan  often referred to as Pākpattan Sharīf  is the capital city of the Pakpattan District, located in central Punjab province in Pakistan. Pakpattan is the seat of Pakistan’s Chisti order of Sufism and is a major pilgrimage destination on account of the shrine of Fariduddin Ganjshakar, the renowned Punjabi poet and Sufi saint commonly referred to as Baba Farid. The annual urs fair in his honor draws an estimated 2 million visitors to the town. The highly-revered Shrine of Baba Farid is located in Pakpattan. The local bazaars offer a wide variety of traditional handicrafts and local produce. The people of Pakpattan are known for their warm hospitality and strongsense of community. Don’t miss the opportunity to visit the beautiful shrine, explore the local markets, and experience the rich cultural heritage of Pakpattan!