Various political, social, religious, governmental and non-governmental organisations had arranged programmes to celebrate the day in a befitting manner. Rallies, seminars, debates, folk music programmes, drama, tableaux and literary sittings were held to highlight the Sindh culture, history and heritage.

The Sindh Culture Day is celebrated worldwide every year by wearing Ajrak and Sindhi Topi (cap), which are regarded as identities of Sindhi culture and a symbol of the Indus Valley Civilization.

Nationalist parties, political parties and people from all walks of life took out large rallies while wearing theSindhi Ajrak and caps and danced in the streets of the cities. Educational Institutions also organised seminars.

Quiz competition on the topic of Sindh culture were also held at schools. Cooking competitions were also organised. The artisans of the Ajrak and caps did handsome business. The business of panaflex also boomed.

Renowned writer and journalist Mumtaz Bukhari and Yasin Junejo and a PPP leader Tahir Imtiaz Phulpoto said that the culture of Sindh was ancient and that cultures never die. They said the Indus Valley Civilization was one of the oldest civilizations of the world. They said the enthusiasm displayed by the people on this day meant that each and every person was committed to their traditions and culture.

They said the gatherings of the people under the banner of Aikta Day conveyed the message of unity and a pledge that the people would safeguard their culture. “We believe in peace, love and humanity. The Sindh culture is secular.” They said that the culture day was not only celebrated in Pakistan but also in the USA, the UK, China, Germany and other countries. They said that people residing in America and other countries had sent pictures of Aikta Day celebrations through the social media.