Jinnah's Birthday
| Jinnah's Birthday | |
|---|---|
 Statue of Jinnah at York University, Toronto[1] | |
| Official name | Quaid-e-Azam Day |
| Also called | Quaid Day |
| Observed by | Pakistan |
| Type | National |
| Significance | Honors Muhammad Ali Jinnah, founder and the first governor-general of Pakistan |
| Date | 25 December |
| Next time | December 25, 2024 |
| Frequency | Annual |
Jinnah's Birthday, officially known as Quaid-e-Azam Day; sometimes as Quaid Day, is a public holiday of Pakistan observed annually on 25 December across the country to celebrate the birthday of Muhammad Ali Jinnah, founder of Pakistan,[2] known as Quaid-i-Azam ("Great Leader"). The event is primarily observed by the government and the citizens of the country where national flag is hoisted at major architect structures such as private and public buildings, particularly at the top of Quaid-e-Azam House in Karachi.
The unified ritualistic event, usually attended by prominent leaders, military commanders and citizens, is organized at Mazar-e-Quaid, and while it is aimed at to highlight the life of Jinnah, all public and private sectors,[3] including schools, colleges and universities[4] remain closed to organize multiple events such as debates, seminars and exhibitions at respective locations without being involved in office management.[3]
History
It is one of the important national holidays in the history of Pakistan, and is celebrated conventionally across the country.[5] Since 25 December is celebrated as Christmas Day, Pakistani citizens observe both holidays on 25 December.[6]
Security arrangements
The event's security arrangements are done by Pakistan Army. It is also assigned to the Pakistan Air Force.[7][8] A Guard mounting is also held in the country to perform ceremonial guard duties at Jinnah's Day.[9]
See also
References
- ^ Siddiqui, Latafat Ali (2007-02-01). "Quaid's statue at Canada's university". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 2020-08-30.
- ^ "Quaid-e-Azam Day – Pakistan Girl Guides Association".
- ^ a b "Nation celebrates Quaid-e-Azam's birth anniversary". www.radio.gov.pk.
- ^ "Students performing national song regarding Quaid-e-Azam Day in Islamabad". The Nation. December 24, 2017.
- ^ "Quaid Day: Celebrities honour Jinnah on his birth anniversary". The Express Tribune. December 25, 2019.
- ^ "Quaid-e-Azam Day in Pakistan". www.timeanddate.com.
- ^ "Nation celebrates 143th birth anniversary of Quaid-i-Azam". www.geo.tv.
- ^ "Nation celebrates Quaid's 143rd birthday". DAWN.COM. December 25, 2019.
- ^ "Watch: Change of guard ceremony held on Jinnah's birthday | SAMAA". Samaa TV.