Чиниот қаласы және ауданы тарихы мен ерекшеліктері

the city
the district

Chiniot is a city and the administrative headquarters of Chiniot District in the province of Punjab, Pakistan. Located on the bank of the river Chenab, it is the 28th largest city of Pakistan. It is also known for its intricate wooden furniture, architecture, and mosques, and is home to the Omar Hayat Mahal.

The origins of Chiniot are obscure, and historical records accurately detailing its founding are unavailable. According to some accounts, the city was founded by an ancient king's daughter named Chandan, who while on a hunting expedition, was charmed by the surrounding area, and ordered the construction of the settlement of Chandaniot, alternatively spelt Chandniot, which was named in her honour. The name Chiniot, a contracted version of the original name, eventually gained favour, though the older name had been used up until at least the 1860s. Under Sadullah Khan's governorship, Chiniot's famous Shahi Mosque was built.

Chiniot is at the intersection of the Faisalabad Sargodha and Lahore Jhang roads. It is northwest of Lahore and north of Faisalabad. Chiniot city is spread over an area of with an average elevation of
Rabwah city, the headquarters of the Ahmadiyya Community is on the other side of the Chenab River. In the center of river a worship center (or Chilla Gah) of the Sufi Bu Ali Shah Qalandar is located.

Chiniot city lies on left bank of the Chenab River, and is located on a small rocky hill. Much of the surrounding area consists of alluvial plains, interspersed with rocky outcroppings of slate and sandstone that reach up to 400 feet in height around Chiniot.

After his death, Sheikh Omar Hayat's palace Omar Hayat Mahal was converted into a library by the Government of Pakistan.

Chiniot is connected with the rest of Pakistan by a main highway and rail line. The nearest international airport is Faisalabad International Airport, which is from Chiniot.

In Chiniot people celebrate Islamic occasions with great arrangements. On 12 Rabi' al awwal, 1440th birthday celebration of the Islamic Prophet Muhammad, people of Chiniot arranged a 63 maund cake, one of the largest cakes in the world.

Chiniot is known for its furniture. Chinioti craftsmen and artisans have for centuries carved flowers and geometric patterns onto cellulose fibres. Masons from Chiniot are thought to have been employed during the construction of the Taj Mahal and Golden Temple.

Cricket is the most popular sport in Chiniot. Football is also played here Other popular sports include hockey, volleyball, basketball, badminton, tennis, kabbadi, and horse racing.