Girls’ Degree College in Gwadar Holds Iqbal Day Ceremony with Strong Student Participation

GWADAR: A dignified ceremony was held at the Government Girls Degree College Gwadar to pay tribute to Allama Muhammad Iqbal, the Poet of the East, on the occasion of Iqbal Day, with students taking part enthusiastically.

Ceremony presentations

The ceremony opened with recitation from the Holy Quran and a naat in praise of the Holy Prophet. On this occasion, students presented speeches, poetry recitals, national and philosophical poems, tableaux and plays based on Iqbal’s thought and poetry. A special presentation of Shikwa and Jawab-e-Shikwa was also part of the event.

In addition, a quiz competition on Iqbal’s life and the philosophy of Khudi was held.

Speakers’ views

Principal Professor Sabeen Baloch, addressing the gathering, highlighted Iqbal’s philosophy of Khudi, his message for the younger generation, and his academic and literary contributions. She said that Iqbal’s message teaches self-confidence, self-respect, high aspirations and practical struggle.

She urged students to make Iqbal’s ideas part of their working lives and to contribute to the progress of the country and nation through knowledge and character.

On this occasion, Madam Shahana, Madam Maryam Pirbakhsh and Lecturer Madam Zargul also spoke on Iqbal’s life, poetry and philosophy of life, introducing students to his message.

At the close of the ceremony, Principal Professor Sabeen Baloch distributed cash prizes among students who had performed outstandingly, while other participants received certificates of merit and were encouraged.

The aim of the ceremony was to raise awareness among students of Iqbal’s thought, Khudi, self-confidence, and knowledge and action.