Pakistan govt announces public holiday on Nov 9 for Iqbal Day
The federal government announced on Thursday a public holiday on November 9 (Monday) across the country on account of Iqbal Day, marking the birth anniversary of poet-philosopher Allama Muhammad Iqbal. The holiday will be observed to commemorate the contributions of Allama Iqbal, whose poetry and philosophical ideas played a significant role in inspiring the Pakistan Movement. The announcement…
The Pakistani government has declared November 9 as a public holiday, marking Iqbal Day, to honor the birth anniversary of poet-philosopher Allama Muhammad Iqbal. This decision comes in recognition of Iqbal's significant contributions to the Pakistan Movement, with his poetry and philosophical ideas inspiring the nation's foundation.
The announcement was made in a Cabinet Division press release on November 5, confirming that the holiday will be observed nationwide, as per Cabinet Division circular No. 10-01/2025-Min-II dated January 19, 2026.
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