Allama Iqbal’s Major Contributions to Urdu Literature & Pakistan

Allama Muhammad Iqbal, who later came to be known as Poet of the East ( Shair e Mashriq ), made various contributions to Urdu literature and the formation of Pakistan. Allama Iqbal was not the first person to present the idea of a a separate country for the Muslims of the sub-continent. However, his poetry played a great part in spreading awareness about Islam, need of a separate country for its followers and the self ( Khudi ). Even though he was recognized for his poetry and published works in languages like Urdu and Persian; Sir Muhammad Iqbal remained a practicing lawyer for quite some time after attaining a law degree from London.  Iqbal Day in Pakistan  According to the latest Urdu news, Iqbal Day might once again become a public holiday as it once was over a decade ago. The day is still celebrated on his day of birth (9 November 1877) by the whole Pakistani nation to signify his contributions to Urdu literature and the formation of their country. He wrote va...