The 138th birth anniversary of poet philosopher Doctor Allama Muhammad Iqbal is being celebrated today (Monday).
Allama Muhammad Iqbal had conceived the idea of Pakistan.
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif in his message on the occasion of Iqbal Day, urged the nation to seek guidance from the life and teachings of Pakistan’s national poet Allama Muhammad Iqbal.
He said the day demands that we follow in the light of his great philosophical thought. There is a need to ponder over Allama Iqbal’s great works and find a way out of all the ills afflicting the society today.
The change of guard ceremony was held at the mausoleum of Allama Iqbal in Lahore this morning.
A smartly-turned Pakistan Navy’s contingent took over the charge from the Punjab Rangers. Station Commander Navy Lahore Commodore S.M. Shahzad was chief guest on the occasion.
A special ceremony will be held in Islamabad where President Mamnoon Hussain will be the chief guest.
On the occasion, renowned poets will pay homage to the great poet of the East and eminent singers will sing Iqbal’s poetry.
