Maliar facts for kids
The Maliars are a group of people who mostly live in the northern parts of Punjab (Pakistan) and the lower areas of the Hazara Division in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan.
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Who Are the Maliars?
The Maliars are a community known for their strong connection to farming. Most of them work as farmers, growing crops on the land.
Where Do Maliars Live?
Most Maliar people live in the northern districts of Punjab (Pakistan). They also live in the lower plains of the Hazara Division, which is part of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province in Pakistan.
What Do Maliars Do?
The Maliars are mainly an agrarian people. This means they are very involved in farming. Many Maliars still work as farm tenants, which means they rent land to farm. Others are small peasant farmers, owning their own small pieces of land.
What Does Their Name Mean?
The name 'Maliar' comes from the Punjabi language. In Punjabi, the word means 'gardener' or 'cultivator'. This shows how important farming and growing things are to their way of life.
Their Beliefs
Almost all Maliar people follow the Muslim faith.
