Sialkot:The 149th birth anniversary of Dr Allama Muhammad Iqbal, the national poet, is being celebrated across the country today with national fervor. Allama Iqbal, renowned as the Poet of the East, was born in Sialkot on November 9, 1877. He played a pivotal role in inspiring the Muslims of the Subcontinent through his philosophical poetry and political vision, which laid the intellectual groundwork for a separate homeland for Muslims.

According to Radio Pakistan, Iqbal’s historic Allahabad Address in 1930 provided a clear political direction to the Muslims of the Subcontinent, reinforcing their demand for a separate identity and homeland. In recognition of his contributions, the government has declared November 9 a public holiday across the country, with all public and private offices, as well as educational institutions, remaining closed to mark the occasion.

To commemorate Iqbal Day, Radio Pakistan will broadcast special programs that highlight Allama Iqbal’s poetry, philosophy, intellectual contributions, and his enduring message to the nation.

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