ISLAMABAD, Nov 12 (APP): Pakistan Ambassador to Iran Ambassador Muhammad Mudassir Tipu on Tuesday said that Allama Iqbal was the poet of all ages who ignited the flames of independence in the hearts of Muslims of sub-continent.
The Embassy of Pakistan, Tehran celebrated 147th birth Anniversary of Dr. Allama Muhammad Iqbal popularly known as Iqbal Lahori in Tehran, in collaboration with Department of Urdu, University of Tehran, a press release said.
The ambassador admired and appreciated the love of people of Iran for Dr Iqbal.
The words of Rahbar-e-Inqelab Ayat-ullah Khamenai about Iqbal were greatly respected in literary circles of Pakistan, he added.
He expressed his delight that Rahbar has learnt 2000 verses of Iqbal.
“Thoughts of Iqbal are universal and metaphysical in nature. In this era of globalization where cultures are diminishing, the thoughts of Iqbal are beacon to stay connected to our roots, cultural values and civilization,” he added.
Amb. Tipu said Iqbal was rightly called “the Poet of the East”, as he had summarized the cultural values of entire East including Iran, Arab, Turkiye and Pakistan through his poetry.
Dr. Abdul Raza Saif, Rais Danishkuda-e-Adbeat-o-uloom-e-Insaani while presiding over the ceremony welcomed all the respected guests and highlighted the work of Iqbal and his Islamic thoughts.
A documentary titled “Poet of the East” was also run highlighting the life of Dr Iqbal. Urdu and Farsi verses of Iqbal were also recited by the students to pay homage to the great poet, philosopher and thinker of all times.
An exhibition of the rare pictures depicting the life and career of Iqbal was also organized in university of Tehran. A large number of students, scholars and Pakistani diaspora attended the ceremony.