A simple but impressive change of guards ceremony was held at Mazar-i-Iqbal in Lahore on Saturday morning to mark the national poet and philosopher Allama Dr Muhammad Iqbal’s birth anniversary, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.
During the ceremony, a smartly turned-out contingent of Pakistan Navy assumed the security charge of the Mazar from Punjab Rangers.
Commander Central Punjab of Pakistan Navy Rear Admiral Azhar Mahmood was the Chief Guest on the occasion. He laid floral wreath and offered fateha at national poet's grave.
Later, he penned remarks in the Visitor's Book, lauding Allama Iqbal's great political and literary achievements and services.
PM calls for imbibing Allama Iqbal’s vision
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday paid tribute to visionary poet and philosopher Allama Dr. Muhammad Iqbal, on his birth anniversary and called for commitment to imbibing his vision and building a nation.
On his X handle, the prime minister said “His (Dr Iqbal) thoughts and writings have deeply influenced the course of our nation and remain a beacon of inspiration, urging us to work tirelessly for the progress and strength of Pakistan”.
Allama Iqbal’s poetry was not just a reflection of his time but a timeless call for action and introspection. He urged the youth to rise above mediocrity and achieve greatness through unwavering faith and hard work, he added.
He further posted, “As we celebrate this day, let us commit ourselves to imbibing his vision and building a nation that reflects his ideals of justice, equality, and excellence.”
The prime minister also posted couplets from the poetry of Allama Iqbal, highlighting the message of constant struggle in life to overcome trials and tribulations of life.