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Samanabad (Urdu: سمن آباد) is a major residential area and administrative subdivision of Lahore, Pakistan. It is the oldest 'Posh' area of Lahore and located in the center of City. It houses about 250,000 people and is neighboured by Multan Road, Mozang, Gulshan-e-Ravi, Islamia Park, Ichhra and Iqbal Town. Lahore's largest market of 2nd hand/used cars is also in Samanabad, which starts from Gulsha-e-Ravi and ends on Mozang. Most of the residential units in the area were built in the 1960-1970s. This area is known for lush green playgrounds, abundant trees and privately maintained green beds.
Contents
- Map of Samanabad Karachi Pakistan
- Etymology
- Educational institutions
- Sports
- Sites of interest and importance
- References
Map of Samanabad, Karachi, Pakistan
Etymology
In ancient times, "Samanabad" was the second name of Ichhra, an ancient village that belonged to the Kambojas, a people of Semitic origin and the believers of Shamanism. These Kamboja people claimed to be descendants of Shem (one of the sons of prophet Noah) and the Iranian Saman Khuda. Some of them, who prefer to be called Kamo, claim to be related to Kamon and to have migrated from the Arab countries. Thus, the word Saman may have originated from Saman Khuda where as abad in Urdu means populated.
Educational institutions
Samanabad is an important hub of educational activities. Many colleges and schools belonging to the government sector, as well as private sector, academies and tuition centers, are serving the cause of education at this hub of knowledge. Important educational institutes of the government and private sector housed at Samanabad include:
Sports
Several Sports facilities are provided to the residents in Samanabad. The most common sport played in Samanabad is cricket and football. "Samanabad Sports Arena" has been established which provides facilities such as Badminton, Gym, Squash, Table Tennis, Taekwando, Aerobics and Snooker to the members. There are playgrounds at different locations in Samanabad, where several tournaments of football and cricket are held.
Sites of interest and importance
The three most important main roads of Samanabad in terms of commercial activity include:
1. Main Boulevard Samanabad:
2. Poonch Road:
3. Ghazali Road:
Samanabad is also known for its roundabouts:
There are two important shopping centres in Samanabad namely Main Market (between first and second roundabout) and the Mini Market near Central Model School & Qayyum Park, Samanabad. Pakki Thatti Chowk Almumtaz Cinema the oldest cinema in the area Hafiz wali Masjid, Ghusia Masjid, 'Wahab General Store', the most famous store in the area of Samanabad Lahore, Rasheed Bakery the oldest bakery in the area, Kazim General Store, Pak Store, Rehman Store, Attique General Store,