Pakistan marks 146th birth anniversary of Allama Iqbal

Pakistan marked on Thursday the 146th birth anniversary of the celebrated poet, philosopher, and thinker – Allama Muhammad Iqbal. The country announced a public holiday, and held various events to commemorate Iqbal’s achievements. Allama Iqbal, a prominent figure of the 20th-century Pakistan Movement, as well as in fields of poetry, philosophy, law and politics is remembered for his influential poetry that continues to resonate with many till today. Born in Sialkot on November 9, 1877, Allama Iqbal received his early education in his hometown and Lahore. After obtaining a law degree from Britain in 1905, he pursued a PhD in philosophy from Germany. Following his return in 1910, Iqbal used poetry in a decisive way to awaken the Muslim community intellectually and politically, laying the foundation for the ideology of Pakistan. Read Students compete in Iqbal Day painting contest He played a key role as a philosopher and politician, advocating for Muslims in India and for the creation of an independent Muslim state which ultimately became Pakistan. Iqbal's poetry breathed new life and hopes into the young Muslims of the Indian subcontinent, often addressing them as falcons (shaheen). Regarded as a modern-day Sufi, his philosophical contributions are globally recognized. His notable works include Bang-e-Dra, Zaboor-e-Ajam, Bal-e-Jibreel, Zarb-e-Kaleem, Javid Nama, and Payam-e-Mashriq. Allama Iqbal passed away on April 21, 1938, in Lahore; he is buried at Badshahi Mosque, Lahore. His legacy will remain an inspiration for many lives and generations.

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