Lahore : The 140th birth anniversary of philosopher poet and the conceiver of idea of Pakistan Allama Muhammad Iqbal was observed on Thursday with national spirit.
Literary, educational, political, social and cultural organizations were arranged special programs across the country to pay homage to the national poet and highlight different aspects of his life and teachings.
In his message on Iqbal Day, President Mamnoon Hussain urged the nation to utilize their capabilities for achieving the national goals in the light of teachings of Allama Muhammad Iqbal.
He said the summery of Iqbal’s poetry is that brave nations fight with devotion and hardworking to meet the challenges.
The President said the government, in past few years, tried to control the difficulties including the challenge of terrorism with dedication and bravery and achieved unprecedented successes.
Meanwhile, a graceful change of guard ceremony was held at Mazar e Iqbal in Lahore on Thursday morning.
A contingent of Pakistan Navy took guards duties from Punjab Rangers.
Station Commander Navy Lahore, Commodore Sajid Mehmood Shahzad was the chief guest on the occasion that laid a floral wreath over the great philosopher poet’s grave and offered Fateha.
