Share:Pakistan is observing the 144th birth anniversary of the national poet, Dr Allam Iqbal, who played an instrumental role in inspiring millions of Muslims across the sub-continent to seek an independent homeland where they could practice Islam freely. Popularly known in Pakistan and other parts of the world as "Poet of the East", Dr Allama Muhammad Iqbal was born in Sialkot on November 9, 1877. He is credited with writing poetry and using his political influence to demand the creation of a separate homeland for Muslims. Allama Iqbal's address gave a clear direction and separate identity to Muslims of the sub-continent to achieve Pakistan. A Change of Guards ceremony was held at the mausoleum of Allama Iqbal in Lahore this morning to pay tribute to the acclaimed scholar.

Source: The Nation November 09, 2021 14:34 UTC