Web desk: Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi visited Quaid-e-Azam University, where he attended a Pashtun cultural event organised by the Pashtun Council. He joined students in the traditional Attan dance and praised the rich cultural heritage of the Pashtun community.
Mohsin Naqvi Attan Dance
Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi visited Quaid-e-Azam University, where he was welcomed by the Vice Chancellor, teachers, and students. Mohsin Naqvi attended a cultural event organised by the Pashtun Council.
Mohsin Naqvi also joined the students in the traditional Attan dance. The students spent time with the minister, who praised the beauty of Pashtun culture.
“Youth Are Pakistan’s Pride”
During an informal talk, Mohsin Naqvi advised the youth to focus on education and positive activities. He said that young people are the pride of Pakistan and that the country’s strength lies in its cultural unity.
He added that Pashtun culture holds a special place in the world. The minister said he was happy to see the students’ participation in the event.
He noted that such gatherings promote love, harmony, and brotherhood among people.
The Vice Chancellor, Deputy Commissioner, and Additional Deputy Commissioner of Islamabad were also present on the occasion.
The Attan Dance
The Attan dance comes from the mountains of Afghanistan and dates back to before the Islamic era.
It is still an important part of Pakhtun culture today. The dance is performed to the beat of a dhol (drum). Sometimes it is performed with other instruments like the tabla, the 18-stringed rubab, the surnai or shehnai flute, and a wooden flute called the toola.
Attan is performed at weddings, festivals, and other cultural events. It was also performed during times of conflict and war in the past.
The dance is full of cultural meaning. Dancers often use handkerchiefs or swords, symbolising pride, courage, and a connection to their history.
It has spread across Afghanistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan, and even parts of Iran.
