Ghizer

Ghizer District is the westernmost bit of the Gilgit-Baltistan region of Pakistan with the capital, Gahkuch. Ghizer is an intersection among Gilgit and Chitral by methods for Shandur Pass, and to China and Tajikistan by plans for the Broghil Pass-through Ishkomen Valley. Ghizer is a multi-ethnic region, where they speak three significant dialects; Shina, Khowar, and Burushaski. There are likewise Wakhi speakers in Ishkomen and a few Tajiks. The word Ghizer originated from the name "Gherz" which signifies "displaced people" in Khowar. "Ghzier" is a town in Golaghmuli Valley, which is presently known as Golaghmuli. Indeed, two primary attributes of the cultural dress of Ghizer are the Khoi and the Shoah. The Khoi is headgear made of natively constructed woollen fabrics, while the shokah is a custom-made woollen shroud coming to the lower leg with long sleeves.

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Map of Ghizer

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