The federal government has notified November 9 (Allama Iqbal Day) as a holiday.
The cabinet division has issued a notification declaring November 9 (Thursday) as a public holiday across the country.
Iqbal Day is an annual occasion celebrated with great national enthusiasm. It holds special significance for school students, who pay homage to the national poet in diverse ways. These include crafting Iqbal Day charts, delivering speeches, and reciting his poetry.
The main purpose of observing this day is to emphasize the importance of Iqbal and acknowledge his pivotal role in inspiring the concept of the Pakistan movement among the Muslims of the Indian Subcontinent.
