Federal govt announces public holiday for Iqbal Day

ISLAMABAD: The federal government has declared November 9 (Monday) a public holiday across the country on the occasion of Allama Iqbal Day.The holiday will be observed in accordance with the government's annual public and optional holidays schedule for 2026, according to a press release…

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He is widely recognised for his contributions to Urdu and Persian literature and his philosophical and political thought.Popularly known as the poet of the East, Iqbal used his poetry to highlight themes of self-realisation, unity, dignity and spiritual awakening among Muslims.His literary works include Bang-e-Dra, Bal-e-Jibril, Zarb-e-Kalim and Asrar-e-Khudi, which continue to hold an important place in Urdu and Persian literature.Iqbal is also remembered for his political vision for the….

His Allahabad address in 1930 outlined the idea of a separate political arrangement for Muslims in north-western India.

Federal govt announces public holiday for Iqbal Day Updated 12 minutes ago Cabinet Division confirms Monday holiday to commemorate birth anniversary of poet-philosopher Allama Iqbal.

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