Firoza

For other uses, see Firoza (disambiguation).

Firoza is a small town in Liaquatpur, the tehsil of Rahim Yar Khan, Punjab, Pakistan.

History

The town developed around the railway station. It is said to have been named by the English after a woman who lived there.

Language

The native language is Saraiki as spoken by the majority of the population, while Punjabi is also used. Urdu and English are also increasingly used by the younger generation.

Major tribes

The main tribes of the town are the Jam, Thaheem, Mazari Unner, Jamali Baloch, Mirza, Gujjar, Dasti Baloch, Khawaja, Mian, Bohors, Rahmani, Bhatti, Baloch, Arain, Jat, Bhullar, Khosa Baloch, Khushk Baloch, Abbasi, malik, Jatoi Baloch,Rajput, Mirani,RAOs, Khokhar, Patafi, Palals, Kewad, Qureshi, Dhareja], Jat Warah, Korai Baloch, and Panwar.

People & Culture

People of the town are very loving,caring and simple.They are known of their hospitality.Mostly People wear shalwar-qameez but Dhoti-kurta is also used by older fellows while young generation wear Western clothes.Villagers also use Turban.But you will see simplicity all around.

Education

Literacy rate is quite low because of nonavailability of resources.No college is there just two Higher Secondary Schools.There are government-run secondary schools within the town, as well as private schools.Still lots of people are in well known departments because of their own struggle.

Professions

Most of the people are directly or indirectly related to agriculture.This is renowned of cotton and mangoes.Rest of them are related to Trade and govt employment.

Tomb

It is said that there was an attack by non-Muslims that killed 22 Hafiz (Qur'an) and their teacher, Baba Bavi.Their tombs are located in the main graveyard of town.The main graveyrd is in north of town.People here go to attend the religious activities.

See also

• Khanpur

• Rahim Yar Khan