The transgender community in Karachi has announced the second Hijra Festival on November 9 at Frere Hall.
She announced that the Hijra Festival will be held on November 9 at Karachi’s Frere Hall, and a rally will be organised before the festival’s commencement.
Bindya Rana said that through the festival, they will also present their demands to the government, including the allocation of employment quotas for transgender individuals.
The festival’s agenda also includes calling on the government to ensure transgender rights and to protect their identities.
“There is no question that reforms in social and human rights policies are essential, particularly those that address the needs and demands of the transgender community,” they added.
The activists emphasized that their festival was not against anyone. “It will be a peaceful event, with complete adherence to laws and ethical values. Our goal is to promote harmony and peaceful coexistence in society,” they said.
The festival demands equal rights, identity recognition, and protection of the life and empowerment of transgender individuals.
They further explained the festival not only provides an occasion to celebrate but also reaffirms the community’s commitment to its ongoing struggle for rights.
“On this day, we also honor our late transgender members who worked tirelessly for the welfare and rights of the community, offering prayers for their souls.”
The festival will be a vibrant affair filled with traditional fair activities and colors, the organisers said, adding that transgender artists would showcase their talents, and there would also be food stalls and other attractions to entertain attendees.
