Iqbal Day 2024, Allama Iqbal’s birthday, celebrated on November 9, will fall on Saturday this year. People are taking to social media to inquire about whether there will be a public holiday on Iqbal Day this year.
People often feel confused about this holiday because it was suspended in 2015 and then reinstated in 2022. The holiday was cancelled by the Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) government.
Last year, in 2023, the Cabinet division announced the Iqbal Day holiday on November 9. So it is expected this year that the holiday will be announced in the coming few days.
According to the list of public holidays for the year 2024, Iqbal Day is listed as a public holiday.
How do people celebrate Iqbal Day?
Iqbal Day is celebrated throughout Pakistan in honour of the national poet, Allama Muhammad Iqbal. Educational institutions typically organise special ceremonies to commemorate the occasion.
During these events, students deliver speeches in both English and Urdu and recite Iqbal’s poetry, reflecting on his contributions to literature and the nation.
