Hala is a city and taluka of Matiari district of Sindh, Pakistan. According to the Revenue record, Hala was given the status of Taluka in 1848.
Population:
The population of the Taluka Hala was 161,980 according to the 2000 census. Now the population of this city is about 200,000.
Famous for:
Hala is noted for its arts and crafts, particularly its pottery, wood work, cloth printing and weaving, known as Sussi in various beautiful designs and khaddar made of handmade khaddi.
Cloth Printing Work
Hala Pottery
Hala Pottery
Tiles Work in Hala
Hala Handicraft
Hala Handicraft
Hala Handicraft
Wood Work in Hala
Beautiful Chair made in Hala-Wood Work in Hala
Wood Work in Hala
Wood Work in Hala
Busy Craftman in Hala
Religion:
Islam is the main religion of the people of this area. About 70% of the people of this area are Muslims.
Saints:
This city became a leading centre of the Suhrawardi sect of Sufism from the 16th century onwards. It contains the mausoleum of Makhdoom Nooh who was a Suhrawardi pir this place attracts pilgrims.
Mausoleum of Makhdoom Nooh
Tomb of Makhdoom Sarwar Nooh
Literature in Hala
Culture:
This city is famous for Sindhi culture. Men wear dress called Shalwar Kameez having broader bottoms and traditional cap. Women wear ‘Gharara’ or ‘Parro’ with bangles all the way up till shoulders. Clogging Road side tea stalls with colleagues and friends, is favorite pastimes for men.
Traditional Dress of Hala
Traditional Dress of Hala
Traditional Sindhi cap and Ajrak
Caps which is weared by the people of Hala
Caps which is weared by the people of Hala
Tribes:
This city has six tribe which include, Arbab, Makhdoom, Ansari, Memon, Rajput & Maachi.
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