This is a list of all the notable places in the city of Faisalabad, the third largest city in Pakistan. Faisalabad is also called Manchester of Pakistan due its textile importance in Pakistan. [1] The city is known for its colonial heritage and its roots tracing back to the rule of the British Empire. [2]
Since 2005, the administration of Faisalabad has been divided into eight tehsil municipal administration areas (TMAs):
Structures built by the British Empire.
The Faisalabad clock tower and its eight bazaars (markets) are still a major trading zone in the city today. [20] Each of the eight bazaars has a special name and is known for selling certain goods; [21]
There are a number of Sufi Muslim sites in the city. [22]
Faisalabad, formerly known as Lyallpur, is the second largest city and industrial heart of Punjab, Pakistan. With an estimated population of 3.8 million in 2024, it is the second-largest Punjabi-speaking city in the world.
Majeed Amjad was an Urdu poet from Pakistan. One newspaper described him as a "philosophical poet of depth and sensitivity". His ghazals have been sung by various Pakistani singers.
Samundri is a city and headquarters of Samundri Tehsil located in Faisalabad District of Punjab province, Pakistan.
Layyah District, is a district in the Punjab, Pakistan. It is located in the southern part of the province. The city of Layyah is the administrative headquarters of Layyah district. Layyah has a hot semi-arid climate.
Faisalabad District is one of the districts of Punjab province, Pakistan. According to the 1998 census of Pakistan it had a population of 3,029,547 of which almost 42% were in Faisalabad City. It is the third largest city of Pakistan after Karachi and Lahore.
Majha is a region located in the central parts of the historical Punjab region, currently split between the republics of Pakistan and India. It extends north from the right banks of the river Beas, and reaches as far north as the river Jhelum. People of the Majha region are given the demonym "Mājhī" or "Majhail". Most inhabitants of the region speak the Majhi dialect, which is the basis of the standard register of the Punjabi language. The most populous city in the area is Lahore on the Pakistani side, and Amritsar on the Indian side of the border.
The Faisalabad Clock Tower, formerly known as the Lyallpur Clock Tower, is a clock tower in Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan, and is one of the oldest monuments still standing in its original state from the period of the British Raj. It was built in 1905 by the British, when they ruled much of South Asia during the early 20th century.
Gobind Pura is one of the oldest residential areas in Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan. It is centrally located near the city's "Ghanta Ghar". Located on the main Narwala Road, Gobind Pura is located opposite the Agriculture University of Faisalabad and adjacent to Jinnah Colony.
Salarwala is located in Faisalabad District, Punjab, Pakistan. It is a town situated on the Faisalabad to Lahore railway section. It is one of the oldest railway stations before the independence of Pakistan in 1947. Many people have used it as a starting point for a railway journey to all of South Asia. It is 60 miles from Lahore and 20 miles from Faisalabad.
Rissiana is a village situated near Samundri, Faisalabad, Pakistan. There are actually two villages named Rissiana in this area; Rissiana Kalan and Rissiana Khurd. Both have the same village number and are located two kilometers apart. Rissiana used to be called Kesgarh, and this name is still used in many official documents. The below details represents the demographics of Rissiana Khurd. Before the partition of sub continent in 1947, The village of Rissiana existed with Sikh majority. Rana Atta Muhammad is considered to be the pioneer immigrant who arrived here with his family from Sosana village of district Hushiarpur Indian Punjab. Sosana was a very small village but it has generated very prominent figures who contributed a lot for the development of Pakistan like Dr. Muhammad Saleem Khan and his son Rana Ayyaz Saleem, Dr. Iqrar Ahmad Khan (SI), Vice Chancellor of University of Agriculture (Faisalabad) and Waseem Afzal officer.
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Samundri Tehsil is an administrative subdivision of Faisalabad District in the Punjab province of Pakistan. Samundri is the city and headquarters of the tehsil. Samundri Tehsil farms are irrigated by Gugera Branch Canal and Burala Branch Canal.
Mouza Talib is a village in District Chiniot on Chak Jhumra Road, Punjab, Pakistan. It is in Tehsil Chiniot's Union Council # 13 and is 8 km away from the Faisalabad to Pindi Bhattian Motorway M3 Sahianwala Interchange. Its latitude is 31° 41' 28.08"N, and longitude is 73° 0' 59.49"E. Via M3, Talib is 140 kilometers from Lahore and 30 kilometers from Faisalabad. Nearby towns are Chak Jhumra, Chiniot, Sargodha, Lalian, Bhawana, Rabwah, Faisalabad and Pindi Bhattian. By road, Talib is connected to Barnala, Chak Jhumra, and Chiniot. The most famous things in Talib are Darbar Baba gard Ali, Canal Bridge, Government Primary school for Boys Girls and Government Middle school for girls.
Gatwala Wildlife Park is a wildlife park, botanical garden and breeding center located in the town of Gatwala in Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan. It is situated near Khurrianwala and 140 kilometres (87 mi) away from Lahore Zoo.
Dijkot is a city in the Faisalabad District of Punjab, Pakistan.
The Baba Lasoori Shah shrine is a landmark located in Faisalabad, Jhang Bazaar main city area Pakistan. It is named after Baba Lasoori Shah, who used to live under a shade of a Cordia myxa tree called lasoori. He was given the tree's name due to the symbol of the tree and his silence. After his death in 1932, the shrine became the center of religious and cultural activities. On the annual, three-day Urs celebration in March, the shrine received large numbers of visitors. On the first day, the shrine is given a ritual bath in the presence of the district administration, local politicians and the business community. The devotees bring the most beautiful chadars—embroidered shawls—and cover the shrine with them as part of their Manat, signifying the successful completion of a worldly task. Visiting groups often establish deras—social spaces—where food is cooked and served. Malangs are also an important feature of the Urs celebrations at the shrine of Baba Lasoori Shah. Langar is also another essential feature of the shrine of Baba Lasoori Shah during Urs celebrations, and is partly sponsored by the Punjab Auqaf and Religious Affairs Department and partly by public donation. It consists of Daal and bread. Some devotees send trucks of trucks to the Punjab Auqaf who organise the distribution at the shrine.
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