AJK Pays Tribute to Iqbal on His 86th Death Anniversary

Mirpur, Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) observed the 86th death anniversary of Dr. Allama Muhammad Iqbal with a series of events hosted by cultural, political, and social organizations to honor his contributions and highlight his impact as the poet of the East.

According to Kashmir Media Service, Dr. Iqbal was born in 1877 in Sialkot and died on April 21, 1938. He envisioned a separate homeland for Muslims in South Asia, which became a reality in 1947 with the formation of Pakistan.

In Mirpur, a special ceremony was held at the Media Corner Sajid Plaza Tower, organized by the Jammu Kashmiri Union of Journalists and the Jammu Kashmir Free Media Association. The event aimed to acknowledge Iqbal’s vision and his emphasis on high intellect, pen, and Islamic values for humanity’s betterment.

Speakers at the ceremony paid tribute to Iqbal’s legacy, acknowledging his role in proposing the idea of a separate homeland for Muslims. They highlighted Iqbal’s philosophy, which focused on Islam, people, independence, and conscience. The speakers urged for unity among Muslims globally to address political, economic, and social imperialism.

A delegation of Kashmiris from Lahore also visited Iqbal’s mausoleum, laying floral wreaths and offering fateha for the departed soul. This symbolic act underscored the respect and reverence that Iqbal continues to hold across the region.

The observance of Iqbal’s death anniversary in AJK serves as a reminder of his significant contributions to the development of Muslim identity in South Asia and his lasting influence on Islamic philosophy.