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Lahore DC approves Basant festivities with strict rules for 2027
Lahore DC formalizes 3-day Basant kite festival in March 2027 with safety rules.
In brief
Lahore DC formalizes 3-day Basant kite festival in March 2027 with safety rules. Lahore DC approved three-day Basant kite festivities from March 12-14, 2027, with strict safety rules to prevent injuries. Originally reported by Dawn.
Lahore DC approves Basant festivities
Lahore deputy commissioner gave formal go-ahead for three-day Basant festivities in March 2027.
Basant returns after 18-year ban
Basant returned to Lahore after 18-year hiatus with Punjab Regulation of Kite Flying Bill 2025.
March 12-14 2027 dates confirmed
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz announced Basant celebrations will run March 12-14, 2027.
Kite flying rules for 2027
Kite flying allowed except in prohibited zones with specific material and size restrictions.
Permissible kite material rules
Permissible kite material must follow Schedule-I of Punjab Regulation of Kite Flying Rules 2025.
Manufacturing timeline
Permissible kite material manufacturing allowed from September 5, 2026 to March 14, 2027.
Trade and sales timeline
Trade of kite material permitted from February 1, 2027 to March 14, 2027 with public sales starting February 10, 2027.
Registration requirements
All manufacturers, traders, and sellers must register with government's eBiz application.
Kite size restrictions
Kites must not exceed four-and-a-half githi (hand span) and 35 inches in width and 30 inches in length.
Gudda size restrictions
Gudda (large kites) must not exceed one-and-a-half tawa and 40 inches in width and 34 inches in length.
Kite string rules
Kite string must be wound in pinna shape, made of cotton with no more than nine taars (threads).
Kite string coating rules
Kite string coating must have minimum sheesha size of 350 mesh and no other materials.
Prohibited materials
Charkhi, sharp maanjha, metallic wire, nylon dandi, and injurious materials banned for kite flying.
Prohibited areas
Aircraft approach and take-off paths including Nadirabad, Gulshan Ali Colony, and DHA Lahore blocks R, S, P, Q.
Safety measures for motorcyclists
Motorcyclists required to install safety rods as per Punjab Kite Flying Regulations 2025.
Public safety compliance
All departments must assist district administration and police for strict compliance of kite flying rules.
The headline
Lahore DC approved three-day Basant kite festivities from March 12-14, 2027, with strict safety rules to prevent injuries.
