The Ministry of Interior has said its notification for cancelling public holiday on Iqbal Day (November 9) is still in place.
A notification issued by the ministry said: “November 9, (Monday) will be a working day. All the offices and education institutes would remain open as per routine.”
The government has not underlined any reason for cancellation of the public holiday.
Iqbal Day is celebrated throughout Pakistan on 9th November, on the occasion of the poet’s birth anniversary. Allama Iqbal, one of the greatest Muslim poets to have lived ever, was an instrumental figure in the creation of Pakistan. He not only rallied for the cause of Pakistan but also enchanted Muslims with his gifted verses and versatile poetry.
