Iqbal Academy Pakistan organized a special ceremony at the Academy’s Central Library in connection with the celebrations of Pakistan’s 78th Independence Day. The event commenced with the recitation of the Holy Qur’an by Qari Muhammad Basharat, followed by a Naat-e-Rasool (Peace be upon him) by Qari Muhammad Ghulam Hussain and a recitation of Allama Iqbal’s poetry by Mr. Hasnain Mazhari.
Director Iqbal Academy Pakistan, Dr. Abdul Rauf Rafiqui, along with Prof. Dr. Brig. Waheed uz Zaman Tariq and Mr. Irfan Jafar, cut the ceremonial cake. In his address, Dr. Rafiqui highlighted that the Iqbal Academy Pakistan is not only an important platform for preserving the thoughts and philosophy of Allama Iqbal, but also serves as a bridge connecting the Pakistani nation with his great vision. He added that the cake-cutting ceremony was not merely a formality but a reaffirmation of the collective resolve to remain united for the progress and prosperity of the homeland.
A large number of children and young students attended the event. During the proceedings, students also recited verses from Iqbal’s poetry and patriotic poems. The ceremony concluded with a prayer for the integrity, security, and development of the country.