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Halloween 2026: Pakistan's Celebrations Spark Social Media Debate; Netizens Call It 'Satanic Culture'

Halloween, which has been celebrated around the world, was also observed in Pakistan on Saturday, October 31, 2026. Notable venues, retail shopping centres, and prestigious educational establishments in key cities such as Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad organised themed events. Prominent retail venues, such as Lahore's Emporium Mall, offered unique horror experiences, including "House of Horrors"…

Halloween 2026: Pakistan's Celebrations Spark Social Media Debate; Netizens Call It 'Satanic Culture'

On Saturday, October 31, 2026, Pakistan celebrated Halloween, an event that took place in major cities such as Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad. Institutions like retail shopping centers and universities organized themed events to attract youth and families. Lahore's Emporium Mall, for instance, featured "House of Horrors" and Victorian murder-house concepts as part of their Halloween offerings.

Videos of students from institutions like the University of Engineering and Technology (UET) in Lahore donning eerie costumes went viral, sparking a heated debate. Many argued that these Halloween celebrations conflicted with Islamic values, labeling them as "Satanic culture."

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