Islamabad:Celebrations for the 150th birth anniversary of Allama Muhammad Iqbal have commenced, featuring a series of national and international events. Dr. Abdul Rauf Rafiqui, Director of Iqbal Academy Pakistan, emphasized the importance of these celebrations.
According to Radio Pakistan, Dr. Rafiqui detailed the plans during an exclusive interview with correspondent Qasim Bukhari on Iqbal Day. The events include seminars, conferences, and international academic and literary gatherings aimed at highlighting Iqbal’s thought, philosophy, and universal message.
Dr. Rafiqui further noted that scholarly and research-based work on Allama Iqbal has been conducted in forty-five languages. Additionally, at the request of the Malaysian ambassador, the Iqbal Academy arranged Malay translations of three of Iqbal's books and sent them to Malaysia.
He stressed the significance of introducing the younger generation to Iqbal’s philosophy, asserting that it could inspire them to excel in knowledge, research, and practical endeavors. Dr. Rafiqui reaffirmed his commitment to promoting Iqbal’s thought and philosophy both nationally and internationally.