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Poets & Legends of Sindh

Shah Abdul Karim Bulri

1536 - 1623 · Bulri, Tando Muhammad Khan

Early Sufi poet of Sindhi verse and great-great-grandfather of Shah Latif.

Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai

1689 - 1752 · Bhit Shah, Matiari

The greatest poet of Sindh; his Shah Jo Risalo is sung at his shrine every night.

Sachal Sarmast

Born c. 1739 · Daraza Sharif, Khairpur

Fearless Sufi poet of love and truth, remembered as the poet of seven languages.

Sami (Chainrai Bachomal)

1743 - 1850 · Shikarpur

Poet of thousands of wise slokas drawing on the Vedanta tradition.

Mirza Qalich Beg

1853 - 1929 · Tando Thoro, Hyderabad

Father of modern Sindhi prose, with hundreds of books and translations.

Shaikh Ayaz

1923 - 1997 · Shikarpur

Towering modern poet who also translated Shah Jo Risalo into Urdu.

The Seven Heroines of Shah Jo Risalo

  • MarviThe Thari girl who refused the palace of Umar Soomro and stayed loyal to her homeland.
  • MoomalThe princess of the magical Kak Mahal, whose love story with Rano is linked with Mathelo in Ghotki.
  • SassuiShe crossed the mountains in search of Punhun, a tale of endless devotion.
  • NooriThe humble fisher-girl of Keenjhar who won the heart of King Jam Tamachi.
  • SohniShe swam the Indus every night on a clay pot to meet Mehar.
  • LilanShe traded her husband Chanesar for a diamond necklace and learned the price of pride.
  • SorathQueen of Rai Diyach, in the tale where the king gives his head to a minstrel for his song.

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Learn Sindhi · Phrase of the day

هي ڪيترن جو آهي؟

Hee ketran jo aahe?

How much is this?

Mini phrasebook (28 words & phrases)
  • السلام عليڪم Assalam-o-Alaikum Peace be upon you (hello)
  • ڀلي ڪري آيا Bhali kare aaya Welcome
  • ڪيئن آهيو؟ Kein aahiyo? How are you?
  • مان ٺيڪ آهيان Maan theek aahiyan I am fine
  • مهرباني Meharbani Thank you
  • توهان جو نالو ڇا آهي؟ Tawhan jo naalo chha aahe? What is your name?
  • منهنجو نالو ... آهي Muhinjo naalo ... aahe My name is ...
  • خدا حافظ Khuda Hafiz Goodbye
  • سائين Saeen Sir / respected one (said to everyone)
  • ادا Ada Brother (respectful)
  • ادي Adi Sister (respectful)
  • دوست Dost Friend
  • ... ڪٿي آهي؟ ... kithe aahe? Where is ...?
  • هي ڪيترن جو آهي؟ Hee ketran jo aahe? How much is this?
  • ها / نه Haa / Na Yes / No
  • پاڻي Paani Water
  • ماني Maani Bread / a meal
  • رستو Rasto Road / way
  • گهر Ghar Home / house
  • سٺو Sutho Good
  • مٺو Mitho Sweet
  • اجرڪ Ajrak Block-printed shawl in deep red and indigo, the pride of Sindh
  • سنڌي ٽوپي Sindhi Topi Embroidered cap with mirror work
  • اوطاق Otaq Guest room / sitting place for visitors
  • ڪچهري Kachehri Evening gathering for talk and stories
  • رلي Ralli Colourful patchwork quilt
  • ٻيڙي Beri Boat
  • درياهه Daryaah River (the Indus)
Sindh Heritage Quiz

How well do you know Sindh?

5 quick questions on history, places, poets and culture. A new set every time you play.

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Sindh Insights

On this day
25Dec1876

Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah was born in Karachi.

Quote of the day
Think a hundred times before you take a decision, but once that decision is taken, stand by it as one man.
Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah
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Mohenjo-daro

Built around 4,500 years ago, Mohenjo-daro in Larkana is one of the best-preserved cities of the Indus Valley Civilization and a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1980.

Makli Necropolis

Near Thatta, Makli is one of the largest necropolises in the world, with hundreds of thousands of tombs spread over several kilometres. UNESCO listed it in 1981.

Ranikot Fort

Ranikot Fort in Jamshoro is often called the Great Wall of Sindh. Its long stone walls are commonly described as one of the largest fort walls in the world.

Shah Jo Risalo

Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai (1689-1752), the great Sufi poet of Sindh, composed the verses that his followers later collected as Shah Jo Risalo, arranged in 30 surs (musical chapters).

Sindhi Topi

The Sindhi topi is an embroidered cap with tiny mirrors (shisho) and a cut-out arch at the front, worn with Ajrak on Sindhi Culture Day.

Indus River Dolphin

The blind Indus river dolphin, locally called bhulan, lives mainly in the Indus between Guddu and Sukkur barrages, a protected reserve.

Keenjhar Lake

Keenjhar Lake near Thatta supplies much of Karachi's drinking water and is linked with Shah Latif's tale of Noori and Jam Tamachi.

Sindhi Culture Day

Sindhi Culture Day is celebrated every year on the first Sunday of December, when people wear Ajrak and Sindhi topi with pride.

Ajrak

Traditional Ajrak is made through block printing and several rounds of dyeing and washing. A single piece can take days of careful work.

The Indus River

The name Sindh is linked with the Indus River (Sindhu), which flows through the province into the Arabian Sea.

Frere Hall

Frere Hall in Karachi is a fine example of colonial-era architecture, completed in the 1860s and set in a green garden in the heart of the city.

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Sindh in Pictures

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Heritage Map of Sindh

101 heritage & tourist places 22 districts 2 UNESCO World Heritage Sites 5,000 years of history

Plan your trip in Sindh

Choose your city, town or village and a heritage place. We show the road route and every town and village you pass on the way.

101 places

Tap a pin or a place in the list. Zoom in to see every city, town and village of Sindh - tap any of them to start a route from there. Road distances and times are estimates; check local conditions and visiting hours before you travel.

Visitor's Guide to Sindh

When to visit

  • Oct - Mar
    Best time

    Pleasant days and cool nights. Ideal for Mohenjo-daro, Makli, Ranikot, Thar and the lakes. Migratory birds arrive in winter.

  • Apr - Jun
    Very hot

    Upper Sindh (Jacobabad, Sukkur, Larkana) can pass 45 C. Travel early morning, carry water and ORS.

  • Jul - Sep
    Monsoon

    Thar turns green and lively, but heavy rain can flood roads. Check the forecast before long trips.

Good to know

  • At shrines, cover your head, take off your shoes and dress modestly. Thursday evenings are the busiest at Sehwan.
  • Always ask before photographing people, especially women and families.
  • Carry your CNIC (or passport). Foreign visitors should check current permit (NOC) rules for border areas such as Nagarparkar.
  • Ajrak, Sindhi topi, rallis and Hala tiles make the best gifts. Buy from local artisans when you can.
  • Mohenjo-daro, Makli and Ranikot have little shade. Start early and wear a hat.
  • Try sai bhaji, Sindhi biryani, palla fish (in season), koki and Thari mawa sweets.

Emergency helplines

Tap a number to call. Rescue 1122 covers more Sindh cities every year; if it does not connect, call 115 or 15.

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Today in Sindh

Wednesday October 21, 2026

Namaz Timings

Next prayer --
  • Fajrفجر--
  • Sunriseطلوع--
  • Zuhrظہر--
  • Asrعصر--
  • Maghribمغرب--
  • Ishaعشاء--

Karachi method, Hanafi Asr. Times are calculated and may differ by a few minutes from your local mosque.

Sindh Weather

33°C
KarachiClear
  • Karachi☀️ Clear33°C
  • Hyderabad☀️ Clear38°C
  • Sukkur☀️ Clear37°C
  • Larkana☀️ Clear38°C
  • Thatta☀️ Clear37°C
  • Mirpur Khas⛅ Partly cloudy38°C
  • Nawabshah☀️ Clear39°C

Live data from Open-Meteo.