Nation to Celebrate Quaid-e-Azam’s 149th Birth Anniversary Tomorrow
— December 24, 2025
ISLAMABAD (AIA) The nation will mark the 149th birth anniversary of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah tomorrow (Thursday) with patriotic fervor and renewed commitment to his guiding principles of faith, unity, and discipline.
The day will be observed as a public holiday. It will begin with special prayers and gun salutes in Islamabad and provincial capitals, followed by a solemn change of guard ceremony at Mazar-e-Quaid in Karachi.
National flags will be hoisted on public and private buildings, while Qur’an Khawani and commemorative events will be held across the country. Seminars, debates, and exhibitions have been organized to highlight various aspects of the Quaid’s life and legacy.
Born on December 25, 1876, in Karachi, Jinnah led the Pakistan Movement and became the founding father and first Governor General of Pakistan. Radio Pakistan will broadcast special programming to pay tribute to his leadership and vision.