ISLAMABAD: Today, the nation solemnly commemorates the 86th death anniversary of Allama Muhammad Iqbal, honoring his profound struggle and invaluable services towards the creation of a separate homeland for the Muslims of the Subcontinent.
Allama Iqbal, who was born in Sialkot on November 9, 1877, is regarded as Pakistan’s national poet and is also referred to as Muffakir-e-Pakistan (the Pakistani thinker), Shair-e-Mashriq, and Hakeemul Ummat.
Allama Iqbal’s visionary ideas laid the groundwork for the concept of an independent nation for Muslims, which culminated in the establishment of Pakistan in 1947.
Renowned for his literary prowess in Urdu and Farsi, Iqbal’s literary works such as Asrar-e-Khudi, Payam-i-Mashriq, Bang-i-Dara, Bal-i-Jibril, Zarb-i Kalim, and Armughan-e-Hijaz are celebrated as masterpieces of literature.
On this day, various educational, political, social, and cultural organizations come together to honor Allama Iqbal’s legacy, hosting special programs to illuminate his philosophy, life, and contributions.
As a Sufi poet for the modern era, Allama Iqbal’s poetry transcends borders, resonating globally and being translated into numerous languages, including Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, and English.
Generations after generation have been inspired by Iqbal’s lasting legacy, which has helped to promote knowledge, togetherness, and patriotism among Pakistanis and other people.
