🇵🇰 Iqbal Day – November 9

Every year on November 9, Pakistan observes Iqbal Day, honoring the birth anniversary of Dr. Allama Muhammad Iqbal (1877–1938) — the poet, philosopher, and visionary who played a pivotal role in inspiring the movement for Pakistan.

🌟 Who Was Allama Iqbal?

Known as the “Poet of the East” and “Spiritual Father of Pakistan”, Iqbal’s poetry and philosophy awakened Muslims of the Indian subcontinent to seek freedom, dignity, and self-identity. His famous 1930 Allahabad Address presented the vision of a separate homeland for Muslims, which later became Pakistan in 1947.

📜 His Legacy

Philosophy of Self (Khudi): Encouraging individuals to realize their potential.
Inspirational Poetry: Written in Persian and Urdu, blending spirituality, philosophy, and nationalism.
Vision for Pakistan: He laid the intellectual foundation that guided Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah and the Pakistan Movement.

🇵🇰 How Pakistan Observes Iqbal Day

Ceremonies & Conferences: Held across schools, universities, and cultural institutions.
Poetry Recitals: Students and poets recite Iqbal’s verses, reviving his message of self-respect and unity.
Grave Visit: Wreaths are laid at his mausoleum near the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore.

🌍 Global Relevance

Iqbal’s thoughts go beyond borders — his call for spiritual awakening, self-discovery, and social justice resonates universally. For the global community, Iqbal’s philosophy remains a timeless source of inspiration.

✨ On this Iqbal Day, we remember not only a national poet but a visionary whose words still inspire courage, unity, and progress.

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