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Poet of East Allama Muhammad Iqbal's 83rd death anniversary being observed today

Poet of East Allama Muhammad Iqbal's 83rd death anniversary being observed today
April 21, 2021

LAHORE (92 News) – The 83rd death anniversary of great philosopher, thinker and Poet of East Allama Dr Muhammad Iqbal is being observed on Wednesday.

Allama Iqbal was a great visionary poet who inculcated the spirit of freedom among the Muslims of the subcontinent. He also presented the idea of a separate homeland for the Muslims of the subcontinent, which was ultimately materialized in the shape of Pakistan.

Functions are being held to pay tributes to the great philosopher who played a pivotal role through his thoughts and poetry in motivating and mobilizing Muslims of subcontinent for the creation of a separate homeland.

In a tweet, Special Assistant to Chief Minister on Information Firdous Ashiq Awan said that poet-philosopher Allama Muhammad Iqbal had given a new thought to the Muslims. "There has been a need for understanding the philosophy and thought of Allama Muhammad Iqbal in every period. His philosophy of self is the best prescription to get redemption from each form of slavery," she added.

She stressed the need for understanding the philosophy of Allama Muhammad Iqbal to regain the lost status in the world.