The Gora Kabristan or Gora Cemetery (Punjabi/Urdu: گورا قبرِستان) in Lahore, Pakistan is one of the oldest Christian cemeteries in Lahore.
| Gora Qabristan | |
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| Country | Pakistan |
| Coordinates | 31°32′02″N 74°20′56″E / 31.53397670°N 74.3489650°E |
| Type | Christian |
| Size | 20 acres |
| Find a Grave | Gora Qabristan |
Location
editIt is located adjutant to Forman Catholic College.
History
editIt was developed after establishment of British Raj in the Punjab Region as their primary Cemetery in Lahore. The name literally means the white graveyard. 'Gora' is an Urdu word and is used by Pakistanis to refer to light skinned or white people. Therefore, a more accurate translation would be "white people's graveyard." The term is always used in a derogatory manner.
Notable interments
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Many notable personalities of British era and early Pakistani era are buried there, including
External links
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