Iqbal Day is celebrated to pay tribute to the life, philosophy and literary services of Allama Muhammad Iqbal, who was one of the foremost figures of Urdu and Persian literature and a leading philosopher of the Indian subcontinent. Born on 9 November 1877, Iqbal is widely regarded as the “Spiritual Father of Pakistan” for his … Read more
March 23 is celebrated in various countries for different reasons so it depends on the context. Here are a few significant events associated with March 23: Pakistan: In Pakistan March 23 is celebrated as Pakistan Day also known as Republic Day. On this day in 1940 the All-India Muslim League passed the Lahore Resolution demanding … Read more
August 14th is a significant day in Pakistan as it marks the country’s Independence Day. On this day in 1947 Pakistan gained independence from British rule becoming a sovereign nation. It’s celebrated throughout the country with great enthusiasm and patriotism. Independence Day in Pakistan is a public holiday and various events and activities are organized … Read more
Eid al-Adha also known as the “Festival of Sacrifice” is one of the two major Islamic holidays celebrated worldwide each year. It commemorates the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to God’s command. However before Ibrahim could carry out the sacrifice God provided a ram to sacrifice instead. … Read more
Eid-ul-Fitr often simply referred to as Eid is one of the most significant religious festivals celebrated by Muslims worldwide. It marks the end of Ramadan the Islamic holy month of fasting. The exact date of Eid-ul-Fitr varies each year based on the Islamic lunar calendar and the sighting of the new moon but it typically … Read more