August 14 is Pakistan's Independence Day this day is celebrated with full enthusiasm all over Pakistan on this day Pakistanis congratulate each other.
Independence Day of Pakistan
Independence Day is normally celebrated on 14 August every year. On
this very day, the subcontinent Muslims got an independent country after the
struggle of almost 100 years. Before independence, Muslims of the subcontinent
were supposed to live under the cruel command of British rulers.
They were living under a lot of pressure, for example, economic
pressure, social pressure, religious pressure, and political pressure. So, on
that fabulous day, they got freedom from all types of pressures, cruelties, and
injustice. This day comes every year to remind us to be loyal, patriot, and
united in all circumstances.
Is Independence Day a holiday?
Independence Day is a public holiday. This day is off for the
general public to celebrate the victory of independence and join social
gatherings related to Independence Day. All the schools, colleges, and
businesses are kept close to celebrate the memory of freedom.
Special activities of the general public on this day.
All Pakistanis celebrate this day with great national zeal and
zest. A lot of people eagerly attend the national parade and wear the dress,
which is made with the color of the national flag. A visit is paid to the
national monuments and the national places having an association with
Independence Day.
The national flag is hoisted on the all-important national buildings,
monuments on this very day. Exchange of gifts and family gatherings are a
normal thing on 14 August.
The address of the President and Prime Minister is also heard by
the people with great patriotic spirit. People decorated their streets to celebrate
the special day.
On different news channels, special tribute is paid to the great
men, women and soldiers, who devoted their precious lives to get this great
land and all the brave sons are remembered who made the land fertile with
their blood.
Many people love to watch the change of guard ceremony on the monument of the great leader and the father of the country Muhammad Ali Jinnah and great philosopher and the national poet of Pakistan Allama Muhammad Iqbal. In order to motivate and enrich the heart of the general public with national love and pride, different seminars, talk shows, speech competitions, and quiz competitions are held on this day. National songs are being played on different channels to enchant the heart of the public.
Historical background of Independence Day.
East India Company came to India in order to search for new markets
for their products in 17 century. And the company started to rule over India in
1757. Muslims and Hindus of the subcontinent started a rebellion against the British
rulers in 1857.
British rulers crushed this rebellion with iron hands and get
control of all institutions in their hands. When Muslims observed their miserable condition under the cruel rules of British, they started a movement
which was being established by all Indian Muhammadan educational conference at
Dhaka in 1906.
Because the situation had become worst due to the event of the division
of Bengal and the Muslims had made their mind to get a separate homeland for
the prosperity of Islam and their future generations. Muhammad Iqbal as
president of the Muslim League has proposed the idea for a separate homeland
for the Muslims of the subcontinent in his address at Allahabad in 1930. And
three years later, in 1933, the name of the separate land was suggested
"Pakistan “by Chaudry Rahmat Ali. In 1940 the Lahore resolution was passed
in which a clear sketch of Pakistan was shown before the Muslims of India.
After world war II it became difficult for the British rulers to
control the enthusiastic movement of Muslims and the on-going riots of Hindus
and Muslims.in 1946, Indian national congress become the biggest secular party
of India to get a separate state. In February 1947 British president announce
that they are going to live India finally.
Mountbatten chooses the day of 14 August to transfer the power as
it's a victory over japan day. On 14 August, he moves the power to the Muslims
of the subcontinent, and on 15 August, he gave the charge to the Indian
government.
Muhammad Ali Jinnah took the oath as the first governor-general of Pakistan.
Birth of Pakistan was announced by the radio; huge celebrations were made throughout
the country. Mount baton administered the oath-taking ceremony of both India
and Pakistan.
It was a great event for the Muslims of the subcontinent and the
Muslims of the whole world, but along the celebrations, Muslims have to face a
lot of cruelties and injustice and riots at the time of independence. They have
to bear the loss of families, relations, land and belongings. A lot of stories
have been imprinted on the pages of history.
Official celebrations of Independence Day.
The day is started with the prayers for the progress, prosperity,
integrity and grace of the country. Muslims of the other countries exchange the
wishes and greet each other.
Presidents and prime ministers of different countries, including
friends' countries, send their wishes, and greet Pakistan's leaders on this
very day. The families of the martyrs are visited and great tribute is paid to
them.
Big hotels and restaurants give special offers to the customers on
Independence Day, scientists, players, doctors, teachers social workers, and
media persons greet the masses on social media. And motivate the public to make
their life productive as much as they can for the progress of their country. On
this day, a lot of promises with the country and with the founding father have
been made.
Parents and grandparents narrate the stories of independence in
front of the children and the young generation in order to make their soul and
spirit ready to sacrifice their lives when the need arises. Some of the great
words/wishes are given below.
My sons your brother have sacrificed their life to make your country safe; now it's your turn to make it. So, for your coming generations.
Dearest soldiers Pakistan is not a state only; it's an inspiration a dream, it’s the fruit of countless prayers don't be negligent about it, be its brave sons, it's you’re and only your land. Live long Pakistan.
Happy 14 August and independence day of Pakistan to all of lovely Pakistanis.
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