KARACHI: For the first time in the history of Pakistan, the transgender community organized a ‘Hijra festival’ at the Arts Council of Pakistan (ACP) Karachi.

The festival organizers said that the aim of the festival is to make society accept our identity, said the organizers.

Komisad, the event organizer said that they have three demands, which are struggle, identity, and perseverance.

She said the transgender community also came to the field raising their voices for their rights, and for the first time in history, the Hijra Festival was celebrated in Karachi.

In the form of a rally from Karachi Press Club Chowrangi, a large number of transgenders marched towards ACP, chanting slogans in favor of their demands, and dancing to the beat of drums.

As they reached Arts Council Karachi, they began colorful show,  and presented skillful dance, highlighted the importance of transgender people in society through various theaters and tableaus.
On this occasion, stalls of clothes and jewelry were also set up.

The event organizers said they will extend this festival to other cities as well.

The transgenders lit candles against the Israeli aggression and in memory of the martyrs in Palestine and expressed solidarity with the Palestinians. The participants lit candles in memory of those who were martyred in Palestine.

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