On Friday, the federal government officially announced a public holiday incommemoration of Iqbal Day, which takes place on November 9. This marks the146th birthday of the revered poet and philosopher of the nation, Dr.Allama Muhammad Iqbal.
As per a notification from the Cabinet Division, all educationalinstitutions, government offices, and private offices throughout thecountry will remain closed on Thursday, November 9, in honor of thissignificant occasion. Last year, the government reinstated the November 9public holiday after it had been absent for several years.
Allama Iqbal, born on November 9, 1877, in Sialkot, was a prominent figurein the subcontinent and played a pivotal role in the Pakistan movement.Iqbal, often regarded as a Sufi poet for the modern era, ignited arevolutionary spirit in the nation through his poetry.
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His works have been translated into numerous languages, including Spanish,Chinese, Japanese, and English, establishing his reputation as a notablephilosopher on the global stage. Unfortunately, he did not live to witnessPakistan’s independence and passed away on April 21, 1938.