According to the census, out of the almost 55 million population of Great Britain, , were of Pakistani origin. Of these, about , lived in England, just over 21, in Scotland and almost 6, in Wales. Therefore Pakistanis in Britain can no longer be considered as "immigrants" or "aliens", "foreigners "or "outsiders" - they are British Pakistanis.
Analysis shows that Pakistanis are not evenly distributed throughout Britain. In the largest number of Pakistanis lived in Birmingham followed by Bradford. The Pakistani community in Gloucester is not made up of people who migrated directly from Pakistan, but people who came as a second or third stop from the other regions of Britain.
Unlike other regional cities, the Pakistani population of Gloucestershire is well scattered between inner city areas and the outskirts of Gloucester, Cheltenham, Stroud and Tewkesbury.
The majority of Pakistanis are owner occupiers and are well settled and integrated. Nationally the educational achievements of Pakistanis present a mixed picture. However, in Birmingham the Pakistani pupils scored significantly lower than white pupils. Other research surveys have shown that Pakistani children in London had significantly higher "performance scores" than some other ethnic groups.
The situation in London and Waltham Forest is possibly due the class differences which may affect their performances.
A similar pattern can be seen in Gloucestershire where parents are better educated and a good proportion are self-employed. They are then able to contribute more to the education of their children. There is an increase in the number of Pakistani pupils in Gloucestershire who are staying on in education after the age of The proportion of Pakistanis in higher education is increasing.
The self-employment statistics also show an increase. If the efforts of parents and educational institutions continue, the achievement levels of the Pakistani community will increase. The representation of Pakistanis in politics and public bodies is likely to increase slowly.
The joint family normally consists of a group of three or more generations with a complex set of mutual obligations.
They usually pool their expenditure and income. In cases where some family members are working in other areas or abroad, they still try to maintain family obligations and hold together as a joint family. The Pakistani community in Gloucestershire originated from various geographical areas of Pakistan. They are from Punjab and Azad Kashmir. The language links are very strong among its members and religious links and facilities are shared with the Gujarati Muslim community.
The social links are very strong among the community. Being smaller in numbers makes them able to socialise more and teach their children the culture and language. A Pakistani social and cultural organisation is functioning in Gloucester. This group was established in Some festival celebrations and events to mark days of national importance have been arranged by this organisation.
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Exclusive Corporate feature. The third generation still feel broadly part of their Pakistani community but it is one of their groups rather than the only one. And while British Pakistanis have much in common with each other, they are also differentiated, geographically, by generation and religion. Pakistanis living in Yorkshire and Lancashire, for example, are likely to identify themselves as Muslims before identifying themselves as Pakistanis, whereas some first-generation British Pakistanis identify themselves by their caste and region rather than by their religion or country of origin.
However, amongst an ethnically rich and diverse country, there are uniting and overarching values common to all Pakistanis. I think of the values of faith I hold most dear; honesty, love, kindness, generosity. I realise our children are lucky enough to be surrounded by all this too. I would want to pass these values on, regardless.
None of this is exclusive to one sort of identity over another. They found English perceptions of identity primarily influenced by birthplace but Pakistanis defined themselves by religion. The UK Muslim population was 1. The Muslim community itself is ethnically diverse with the largest ethnic category being Asian The core of Islam is within the word itself: to serve, worship, and lovingly submit to God. Allah is the Arabic word for God. Islam itself is a diverse religion with different schools of thought or sects and Pakistanis are mainly of the Sunni sect.
You can see this visual representation for more information on the different branches of Islam. Among Sunnis, Sufism an approach that emphasises introspection and spiritual closeness with God is extremely popular and influential. In Pakistan, interpretations of Islam and levels of conservatism vary throughout the country and many Pakistanis do not adhere to a traditional understanding of the religion.
For example, many Muslim women in Pakistan choose not to wear a hijab. Islamic law, known as Sharia, influences the legal code in most Muslim countries. A Pew Research Center survey of Muslims in 39 countries asked whether they want Sharia law to be the official law of the land in their country. Responses to this question vary widely. In the same survey, most Muslims around the world strongly reject violence in the name of Islam.
Many majority Muslim countries have a dual system in which the government is secular but Muslims can choose to bring familial and financial disputes to Sharia courts. Western countries are also exploring the idea of allowing Muslims to apply Islamic law in familial and financial dispute s.
There are an estimated 30 established Sharia councils in the UK , according to a study from the University of Reading. Since the s, Indian, Pakistani and Bangladeshi curry houses have popped up all over Britain. These restaurants were started by the early waves of migrants from the Indian subcontinent who were young men who had left their families back home.
This resulted in Pakistani restaurants becoming male-dominated spaces. However, in most Pakistani households, women are skilled cooks. Older female relatives pass down cherished recipes and men are usually taught kitchen skills by their mothers. Today, a new generation of female Pakistani chefs are paving a new landscape for Pakistani food by bringing home-style curries and bun kababs a sandwich native to Pakistan to supper clubs and street food stalls.
Food was a huge part of my upbringing in Karachi. This creates a distinctive mix of complex and mouth-watering flavours. Meals tend to be eaten with the right hand and naan bread or roti is used to scoop up curries and accompaniments as is the practice in Muslim culture. Fragrant spices like saffron, coriander, mint, cardamom, cinnamon and cloves are the staple of many dishes. Rooh Afza is a vibrant red coloured syrup popular in India and Pakistan.
The syrup is mixed with water or milk and served chilled. In the month of Ramadan, it is served as a refreshing drink at Iftar, to break the fast.
Sport, like food and religion sits at the heart of Pakistan culture. Pakistan takes pride in its dedication to cricket, and has taken home honours including winning the Cricket World Cup in runner-up in and winning the ICC World Twenty20 in runner-up in Khan was also appointed as Chancellor of Bradford University in Khan studied economics and politics at Keble College, Oxford.
When it comes to film, Lollywood and Pakistani dramas have a strong following and they are known for their compelling story-telling and characterisations. Many Pakistanis in the UK watch these dramas as they form the backdrop of many British Pakistani households.
Lollywood films range from action to romance, comedy and drama. Muharram marks the beginning of the Islamic New Year and is a time of remembrance and reflection. The Islamic calendar also called the Hijri calendar is based on the cycle of the moon and consists of 12 months in a year of or days.
The Islamic year of ran from August 31, , to August 20, It takes place once a year in the 12th and final month of the Islamic lunar calendar. Mecca is where the prophet Muhammad was born and where he received the first revelations from Allah that went on to become the Quran, the holy book read by Muslims. The pilgrimage serves as a unifying force in Islam by bringing followers of diverse background together in religious celebration. The month of Ramadan is the holiest month, and is rooted in culture, faith and history.
It is the time when Muslims fast from dawn to dusk across the globe, and is marked with vibrant celebrations that are unique to their region and passed on through generations.
The act of fasting is an act of worship, a chance to get closer to God, and a way to become more compassionate to those in need. Fasting is also seen as a way to learn patience and break bad habits.
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