Definition of a Desi

The term “ desi” originates from Sanskrit meaning “from one’s own country”. It is used by South Asian’s who live abroad, to show recognition and form a bond (urbandictionary). People who are desi originate from countries as India, Pakistan and Bangladesh. The languages they speak includes Hindi, Urdu, Bengali and sometimes Punjabi as well.

A large number of desi’s follow religion’s as Islam, Hinduism, Sikhism and a short number of desi’s include following Christianity.

India

A Holy man sitting near the cenotaphs.

(Photo : Dennis Jarvis CC BY-SA 2.0)

Pakistan

Wazir Khan Masjid in Lahore Pakistan, that includes a large range of calligraphy.

(Photo : Wasif Malik CC BY 2.0)

A man rowing a boat across the river.

(Photo: David Stanley CC BY 2.0)

Bangladesh

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