Nation commemorated the 120th birth anniversary of the Madar-e-Millat Mohtarma Fatima Jinnah on Tuesday with great respect and reverence.
Various social and political organizations arranged activities to mark the day in a befitting manner. Fatima Jinnah who was born on July 31, 1893, was an active political figure in the movement for independence. She is commonly known as `Khatun-e Pakistan’ (Lady of Pakistan) and `Mader-e Millat’. Talking to APP, Executive Director Lok Virsa, Khalid Javed said Fatima Jinnah was a role model for the Muslim women of South Asia as well as of whole Asia and we must teach our children about the contributions of such figures. He said Lok Virsa had dedicated a whole gallery to Mohtarma Fatima Jinnah with her historical pictures, sculptures in her traditional attire as well as glimpses of her contributions through images in different events of life. The gallery has displayed historical collection of the pictures of Fatima Jinnah, Quaid-i-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah and Begum Rana Liaquat Ali, highlights of the cultural significance of all the provinces as well as the passed women friendly legislation and pictures of women parliamentarians. People from different walks of life visit the National Heritage Museum of Lok Virsa to get glimpses of history that visualizes the role of Fatima Jinnah in artistically designed pavilions to leave a more deep impression on the minds of people. Renowned literary figure, Professor Fateh Malik said Fatima Jinnah played an important role in the Pakistan Movement and was the primary organizer of the All India Muslim Women Students Federation. Fatima Jinnah actively participated in national politics after the creation of Pakistan and death of her brother. She continued to work for the welfare of people till her last breath.
