Public holiday announced on November 9

ISLAMABAD: The Cabinet Division has announced a public holiday on November 9, 2024 to observe Iqbal Day which is celebrated to in honour of the birthday of the national poet, Allama Iqbal.

The notification has been issue and confirmed that all the government offices, institutions and schools will remain closed on this day.

The federal government has announced a public holiday in Pakistan on Iqbal day (November 9) to honour the contributions of a great poet and philosopher Allama Iqbal. According to the official notification issued by the cabinet division, the people of Pakistan will observe a public holiday on November 9.

Iqbal Day is observed in Pakistan, annually on November 9th, to commemorate the birth anniversary of Allama Muhammad Iqbal, the country’s national poet and philosopher. Iqbal Day serves as a reminder of Iqbal’s enduring impact on Pakistani culture, literature, and identity.

His ideas continue to inspire generations, fostering national pride and unity.