Beyond any single legend, Basant celebrates the joy of spring, cultural unity, and Lahore’s shared heritage across communities.
By Talha Shafiq

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Basant In Lahore: A Shared Spring Festival Beyond Religion And Communal Myths Basant in Lahore was a shared spring festival across faiths, rooted in seasonal joy and culture, not religion or the later legend of Haqiqat Rai

Basant is Lahore’s vibrant spring festival, uniting Hindus, Muslims, and Sikhs in kite-flying, colour, and communal celebration.
By Talha Shafiq

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لاہور جاگ رہا ہے۔۔۔ بسنت کے آغاز پر اس وقت آسمان رنگا رنگ پتنگوں سے رنگا ہوا ہے۔۔۔

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