Pakistani Americans gather near Madison Square Park to celebrate the partition of Pakistan and their independence

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Pakistani women and young girls enjoy Pakistani snacks Pakistani Americans gather near Madison Square Park in New York on August 24 2008 to celebrate the partition of Pakistan and their independence from the British Empire The festivities which drew crowds from the tri state area included a parade which culminated in a street fair with entertainment and an assortment of Pakistani culinary delights Frances M Roberts

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Location: new york ny usa north america
Photo credit: © Frances Roberts / Alamy / Afripics
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