Islamkot Tehsil

Islamkot
اسلام کوٹ
Tehsil
Islamkot
Sant Nenuram Ashram
CountryPakistan
ProvinceSindh
DistrictTharparkar
Population
 (2017)
 • Total244,662
 • Estimate 
()
Above 244,662
Time zoneUTC+5 (PST)
Postal code
69240
Calling code0232-263xx

Islamkot Tehsil (Urdu: اِسلام كوٹ), (Sindhi: اسلام ڪوٽ) is a Tehsil in the Tharparkar District in Sindh, Pakistan. Hundreds of neem trees seen on Islamkot-Mithi, Islamkot-Chachro and Islamkot-Nagarparkar roads were planted during chairmanship of Rais Ahmed Khan Noon and under his care. For the same reason this region is also known as the Neem tree region.[1] The Civil Aviation Authority of Pakistan is building the Islamkot International Airport here.[2]

Religions

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Religions in Islamkot
Religion Percent
Hinduism
90%
Islam
10%

Hindus constitute a majority, accounting for 90% of the population. Others being Muslims.[citation needed]

Sant Nenuram Ashram

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The Hindu saint "Shri Sant Nenuram" was born here and Sant Nenuram Ashram located in this region was established by Nihalchand Pabani with the support of local people.[1] Each day twice free meal is served throughout the year in Sant Nenuram Ashram in form of "Bhandhara" which is available for everyone.[3]

People from different walks of life avail this meal on a daily basis and during annual three-day festival of Sant thousands of devotees attend and celebrate it, including both Hindus and Muslims.[4]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Biography of Seth Nihalchand". Sant Nenuram Ashram.
  2. ^ Islamkot Airport
  3. ^ Akash Hamirani, Bashir Ahmad (April 26, 2018). "Nenu Ram Ashram: A place of refuge for everyone". Pak Voices.
  4. ^ Zia Ur Rehman (2018-10-30). "Sindh festival promotes religious harmony". Pakistan Forward.
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28°30′N 70°06′E / 28.500°N 70.100°E / 28.500; 70.100