The Embassy of Pakistan in Tehran hosted the inaugural Pakistan Mango Festival at Palladium Mall, introducing Iranian visitors to Pakistan’s internationally acclaimed mangoes while celebrating the strong and longstanding ties between Pakistan and Iran.
Speaking at the opening ceremony, Pakistan’s Ambassador to Iran, Imran Ahmed Siddiqui, highlighted the country’s reputation as one of the world’s leading mango producers and exporters.
He noted that Pakistan cultivates more than 250 varieties of mangoes, prized globally for their distinctive flavour, rich aroma, and premium quality.
The Ambassador said the festival was designed not only to showcase Pakistan’s finest fruit but also to serve as a platform for enhancing bilateral trade, promoting cultural interaction, and strengthening people-to-people connections between the two neighbouring countries.
The event drew a large and enthusiastic crowd, with visitors of all ages enjoying tastings of several popular Pakistani mango varieties. Families explored the festival’s vibrant displays, participated in photo opportunities at specially created mango-themed installations, and experienced Pakistan’s rich agricultural heritage in a festive setting.
Guests responded enthusiastically to the exhibition, praising the exceptional taste, freshness, and quality of the mangoes on display. The festival generated significant public interest and highlighted the growing potential for expanding Pakistan’s agricultural exports to the Iranian market.
Concluding the event, Ambassador Siddiqui expressed his appreciation to the management of Palladium Mall and the Embassy staff for their dedication to making the festival a success. He voiced confidence that similar initiatives would continue to deepen the friendship and cooperation between Pakistan and Iran while fostering greater cultural and commercial engagement.
Varieties of mangoes in Pakistan
Pakistan is home to more than 300 varieties of mangoes, including Sindhri, Samar Bahisht, Chaunsa, Dussehri, Anwar Ratol, Langra, Fajri, Malta, Safaid Chaunsa, Kala Chaunsa, Gulab Khas, Saffron, Almas, and Saroli. The mango season in Pakistan lasts from early May to late August. Mango exports contribute significantly to the country’s economy.
If you travel to Multan, the “City of Saints” in Punjab, you will see a series of mango orchards as soon as you enter the city’s outskirts. During summer, the sweet aroma and fragrance of these orchards fill the air. The historic city of Multan is famous worldwide for several traditional products, including its famous gardens, handicrafts, Sohan Halwa, and especially its mangoes.
Mangoes grown in the orchards of Multan are exported across the world. The mango has become a symbol of the city’s identity and heritage. Due to the dusty environment and strong winds of Multan, unripe mangoes often fall from trees before they fully ripen. These fallen mangoes are commonly used to prepare pickles, jams, chutneys, and other delicious products.
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