PNCA celebrated Iqbal day

Pakistan National Council of Art (PNCA) Islamabad organized a grateful event on the occasion of Iqbal’s Day. The event was participated by schoolchildren from the twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi. Children presented Allama Iqbal’s message of “Khudi” through songs, poetry recitals, and speeches. PNCA management gathered the enthusiastic leaders of the future to celebrate the 143rd birth anniversary of our national poet Allama Muhammad Iqbal.

 Iqbal’s ghazal “YA RAB DIL E MUSLIM KO” echoed the hall thematically with at least two student groups singing the poem during the ceremony. The ceremony was conducted and hosted by Ariba Tirmzi, who said Iqbal is among the few poets who wrote for children. His work, some of which is also a part of the national curriculum, preaches virtues, such as helping others in need and humility, as well as providing lessons to safeguard against flattery, she said.

Shabana Ashraf deputy director at the PNCA, said the event aimed to educate the new generation about the themes in Iqbal’s poetry.

“Iqbal’s message of self-reliance for the youth can help students in shaping their character and practical lives,” she said.

Earlier, the National Puppet Theatre presented a show where the puppets danced to the musical composition of “Javed kay Naam”, a poem Iqbal had written for his son. The students enjoyed and applauded the show, which was based on the children’s story about the boy who cried wolf.

In addition, students were also given a visual tour of Iqbal’s life, which included photographs of his house in Sialkot, his family members, and his academic achievements.

Such events are highly important because they put an impact on the mind of the children and boost a spirit in them. And created an impression about heroes and real leaders who they can idealize in their practical life. Thank you PNCA team for arranging real events and to provide opportunities to the youths to look beyond the measures. And I appeal to each individual to give a thought and re-read the verses given by Iqbal. Because

 “Afrad Ke Hathoon Mai Hay Aqwam ki Taqdeer                    

Hr Fard Hay Millat Ke Muqaddar Ka Sitara”

So be the sitara of your Millat.