The current population in Pakistan is an estimated 184 million people from different backgrounds that follow different faiths. Here are some estimates of the religious breakdown in the country:

• Islam: 173,000,000 (97%) (the majority are Sunni Muslims, 5-20% are Shi’a)

• Hinduism: 3,200,000 (1.6%)

• Christianity: 2,800,000 (1.2%)

• Sikhs: 20,000 (0.001%)

• The remaining are Parsis, Ahmedis, Buddhists, Jews, Bahá'ís, and Animists (mainly the Kalasha of Chitral).

Nationally recognized religious holidays:

• Eid-ul-Azha (Feast of the Sacrifice of Abraham)

• Muharram (Islamic New Year)

• Ashura

• Eid-i-Milad-un-Nabi (Birthday of the Prophet Muhammad);

• Ramadan commencement

• Eid-ul-Fitr (end of Ramadan)

• Christmas (December 25)

* Muslim holidays are observed nationally, and Christian holidays are elective for Christians only.