The People

The people of District Rajanpur are predominantly Muslims by birth and faith. As per official figure, the district has 98% of Muslim population. People are very much sincere, hospitable, conservative and humble. They are seriously conscious about their social traditions and feel pride in following them.

Local Events

'Baysakhi' is the main local event of city. It is called 'Jashan-e-Rajanpur' and celebrated in the month of April every year at the beginning of wheat field cutting. Social life is very simple in Rajanpur. Social customs and traditions has sharp Islamic touch.

Dresses

According to climate, dress is very simple. Men wear Shalwar and Kameez and women wear Shalwar Kameez with Dupatta, Burqa, or Black Chaadar.

Handicrafts

Handicrafts made of wood, date leaves and soil are most popular and common in this district. Women design different styles of embroidered dresses and make flowers with embroidery.

Games

Cricket, football, badminton, hockey, volleyball, kabbadi and kushti are major sports played in Rajanpur.

Poets and Writers

Ulema, mushaikh and sufi poets of Rajanpur occupy highly honored places and are pride of entire district.