Pakistani Danish

Pakistani Danish

Infobox Ethnic group
group = Pakistani Danish


poptime = 20,250 [ [http://www.opf.org.pk/opd/yearbk/YEARBK.pdf Government of Pakistan - Ministry of Labour, Manpower & Overseas Pakistanis: STATEMENT SHOWING DISTRIBUTION OF NUMBER OF OVERSEAS PAKISTANIS LIVING/WORKING/STUDYING IN DIFFERENT REGIONS/COUNTRIES OF THE WORLD AS ON 30-6-2004.] ]
0.34% of the Danish population
popplace = Copenhagen
Odense
Vejle
langs = Danish
Urdu
Languages of Pakistan
rels = Islam
Others
related = Overseas Pakistani

Pakistani Danish refers to people born in Denmark of Pakistani heritage Denmark from Pakistan.

History in Denmark

Integrating into Danish society

Demographics

The majority of all Pakistanis Danish live in the capital city, Copenhagen. There is also a big population of Pakistanis in Vejle, Odense and Aarhus.

Languages

Most Pakistani Danish speak Urdu, however those which were born in Denmark usually speak Danish. It is very common for many also speak a second or third language, as they often tend to keep hold of their native tongues, which includes Punjabi, Kashmiri and Pashto.

Religion

Most Pakistani Danish are Muslims. Religion figures prominently in the life of Pakistani Danish families, and the Quran and the teachings of the Islamic Prophet Muhammad serve as the guidelines that Pakistani Muslims are supposed to follow throughout their lives. The majority of Pakistanis belong to the Sunni sect of Islam, although a significant representation may a big population of Shi'ite sect. There may also be small sects of Ahmadiya residing within the population as well.

Notable Pakistani Danish

"See "

* Kamal Qureshi - Politician
* Murad Ahmed - News Reporter
* Rushy Rashid - Lecturer
* Waqas Ali Qadri - member of Danish pop group Outlandish
* Ali Kazim - Rapper
* Ataf Khawaja - Rapper

See also

* Overseas Pakistani
* Pakistanis
* British Pakistani
* Languages of Pakistan

References


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