Iqbal Day, observed on November 9, celebrates the legacy of the poet and philosopher Allama Iqbal, whose influence still resonates today. With the day falling on a Saturday in 2024, many are curious whether it will be declared a public holiday. The holiday has seen changes over the years—suspended in 2015, but reinstated in 2022. Last year, the Cabinet Division recognized it as a public holiday, sparking anticipation for a similar announcement this year.
Will November 9 Iqbal Day be a public holiday in Pakistan?
Iqbal Day was initially suspended in 2015 by the Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) government but was reinstated in 2022. Last year, the Cabinet Division declared it a public holiday, raising hopes that a similar announcement might be made again soon.
9 November 2024 public holiday
Born on November 9, 1877, in Sialkot, Allama Iqbal was instrumental in inspiring the Pakistan independence movement through his powerful poetic vision. His works, celebrated worldwide and translated into languages like Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, and English, have established him as a modern Sufi poet and philosopher. Although he passed away on April 21, 1938, Iqbal’s legacy endures, even though he did not witness the creation of Pakistan.
| Topic | 9 November holiday |
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| Holiday | 9 November 2024 |
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Iqbal Day Public Holiday Announced
ISLAMABAD: The caretaker federal government announced a public holiday nationwide on Thursday, November 9, to mark the birth anniversary of the national poet and philosopher, Allama Muhammad Iqbal.
In conjunction with the public holiday announcement, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has declared a holiday on November 9, 2024. According to SBP’s notice, all banks, Development Finance Institutions (DFIs), and Micro Finance Banks (MFBs) will remain closed to observe the day.
Government announces public holiday on November 9
Though Allama Iqbal passed away on April 21, 1938, his legacy endures, profoundly shaping Pakistan’s national identity. As the nation anticipates confirmation of the holiday, many eagerly prepare to honor the enduring influence of the “Poet of the East. The State Bank of Pakistan will remain closed on Saturday, November 9, 2024, in observance of Allama Iqbal Day, as declared a public holiday by the Government of Pakistan.
