Hujra. on Clubhouse

Description

Hujra is taken from Arabic and means room or cell. The term hujra is very popular in Pakistan's primarily Pashtun districts. Hujras are mostly used to entertain male guests in Pashtun households, though tribal units may also maintain collective hujras. The size and trappings of a hujra are sometimes indicative of family status in individual residences.

Hujra is a community club that is as old as the Jirga itself. It is located in each hamlet, on each Khail (street), and is occasionally owned by a wealthy family but is shared by the entire community. Male members of the community who hang out and associate like a larger family commonly visit hujra, which serves as more than just a place to hold collective ceremonies.