Allama Iqbal Day is observed in Pakistan every November 9, commemorating the birthday of Muhammad Iqbal, a prominent poet and politician regarded as one of the founding fathers of Pakistan. Born on November 9, 1877, in the Punjab Province of British India, Iqbal was an influential figure in the Muslim League during the 1930s, advocating for the rights and self-determination of Muslims in India. He pursued higher education at Government College Lahore, Trinity College in Cambridge, and Ludwig Maximilian University in Munich. Although Iqbal passed away in 1938 and did not witness the establishment of Pakistan, his ideas significantly shaped the country's independence movement. The day is marked as a public holiday, reflecting on Iqbal's contributions to literature and politics, and it serves as a reminder of his vision for a united Muslim state.