In Islamabad, the interim federal government has officially declared a public holiday nationwide on November 9th, which falls on a Thursday, to commemorate the birth anniversary of the esteemed national poet and philosopher, Allama Muhammad Iqbal, according to a report by ARY News. The Cabinet Division has also issued a notification to this effect.
The notification reads, ‘In accordance with the Cabinet Division’s circular No. 10-01/2022-Min-II, dated December 23, 2022, it is hereby announced for the general public that a public holiday will be observed throughout the country on Iqbal Day, November 9th.’
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Born in Sialkot on November 9, 1877, Allama Iqbal received his early education in a traditional maktab and later attended Sialkot Mission School, where he successfully completed his matriculation exams. He earned his Bachelor of Arts Degree from Government College, Lahore, in 1897 and obtained his Master’s Degree two years later. He was appointed as a lecturer in history, philosophy, and English at Lahore’s Oriental College.
Allama Iqbal was the visionary who conceived the idea of Pakistan and employed his poetic prowess to inspire the Muslims, particularly the youth of the subcontinent, in their struggle against British colonial rule and their demand for an independent nation. Regrettably, he did not live to witness the realization of the dream of a separate homeland for Muslims and passed away on April 21, 1938.
To honor the poet’s contributions to the creation of Pakistan, seminars and events will be held across the nation on November 9th
