Pakistan’s transgender community has announced that the third annual Hijra Festival 2025 will be held in Karachi on October 25. The event will take place at Seaview Beach.
The event will bring together members of the transgender community from across the country, along with social activists, artists, and human rights defenders.
Speaking at a press conference at the Karachi Press Club on Saturday, transgender representatives Kami Choudhry and Dr.Sarah Gill mentioned that this year’s festival will be held under the theme ‘Standing for Our Identity, Dignity, Freedom, and Our Land’.
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They said that the aim of the event is to promote recognition, respect, and equality for trans persons while celebrating their culture and traditions.
Kami Choudhry emphasised that the Hijra Festival is not just an entertainment event but a powerful platform for trans people to express their identity and dignity. She added that the festival will feature awareness sessions, cultural shows, musical performances, and art displays, with participation from both local and international artists.
Pakistan’s first transgender doctor, Dr Sarah Gill, said the community has always struggled for equal rights and protection. “This year’s festival reaffirms our commitment to ensuring equality, dignity, and freedom for all of us,” she added.
