Resolution day of Pakistan a significant day to remember

23^rd march, a significant day of Pakistan and a pivotal moment in the country’s history. This day is remembered with passion as it commemorates the struggles, hardships and sacrifices faced by Muslims, which led to the creation of Pakistan. It is the day when the Lahore resolution was passed, which was a big step towards the formation of the country. Read this blog as you dive into the history behind this day and what significance does this day holds for the citizens of Pakistan.

The Lahore resolution 1940

The Lahore resolution took place on 23^rd march in 1940 in Lahore. This meeting was held by the all India Muslim League and was under the leadership of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah. This league then passed the Lahore resolution also known Pakistan resolution, which was a step towards the demand of a separate nation for Muslims in the northwest and the eastern zones of India.

This resolution was a big step towards the creation of Pakistan and has since been marked as a significant day for the nation as it marks the beginning for the journey towards independence for this nation. This resolution was passed not only for the sake of freedom, but also for the right for Muslims to have a separate economy, rights to enjoy their religion, politics and other social rights so Muslims could live their life as they pleased without any interference.

Although the Indian national congress was leaning towards the idea of having India becoming united as a whole, the all India Muslim league simply did not agree with this as they thought that Muslims would not be able to practice their rights freely if they were just a minority and so began the movement for a separate nation.

The road towards independence; a journey filled with sacrifices and hardships

The journey to create Pakistan was although fruitful yet extremely hard. It contained years and years of struggles and sacrifices made by the Muslim community in order to gain freedom. A series of events that occurred during this time were:

Mountbatten’s plan

After much brainstorming and negotiations, the British government decided to partition India. After that, Mountbatten’s plan was announced and that led to the creation of Pakistan on 14^th august 1947.

The 1946 elections

In the 1946 elections Muslim gained victory which led to the Muslims of India gaining hope for the a separate nations. They voted wholeheartedly for Muslim leagues victory, which ultimately solidified the creation of Pakistan.

The significance of this day

A day of remembrance; unity and companionship

The Pakistan’s resolution day holds an extremely significant importance for the citizens as this day commemorates the unity and harmony between the nation’s people, which led to freedom. This day is not only to celebrate but also to remember the solidity and the shared aspiration between the Muslims of that time. Their unity amongst the struggles serves as a great lesson to the present generation of the country to learn something about the concept of unity and how they should follow the same footsteps.

The struggles and sacrifices

The struggles and the sacrifices are another thing that the citizens of Pakistan should remember. The journey toward the creation of Pakistan was not even close to easy. It was a journey filled with hardships for the Muslims for the sake of freedom. Several lives were lost, sacrifices were made be it physical or emotional and many obstacles were faced. On this day Pakistanis remember all lost lives and honor them with dignity.

A pivotal day

This day was also pivotal and politically significant for the citizens. It is remembered with compassion and has been marked as an extremely important day in the history of Pakistan. It is a day when Pakistanis also remember the struggles of the founding fathers, Quid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, also known as the father of the nation, and other significant leaders like Liaquat Ali Khan, Allama Iqbal and several others who played huge roles in the creation of Pakistan.

How it is celebrated

23^rd march is a day of significance and honor so it is celebrated such. This day is celebrated in a full-fledged way and is celebrated with ceremonies, parades and various functions all over the country. Patriotic speeches, plays and interesting performances are also held in order to honor this day. Out of all the cities in Pakistan, this day is especially celebrated in the capital that is Islamabad as Pakistan parade day is held there in which the military displays its discipline and passion. In this parade, several performances are displayed and the president of Pakistan delivers an important speech in which he highlights the country’s achievements and other things. It is also celebrated in educational institutes through speeches and performances so that students can learn about its significance.

In conclusion

Pakistan resolution day is one of the most significant days in the history of Pakistan. It marks the day when the pledge for a separate Muslim nation was coined due to the desperation of Muslims as they pleaded for freedom. This day symbolizes their struggles, sacrifices and passion, serving a great lesson for all the present and future generation. Therefore, its celebrations should be done with utmost passion and full fledge celebrations to honor the blood that was shed by the Muslim brothers and sisters.

So celebrate this day whole-heartedly, honor it with dignity and follow the footsteps of the ancestors so that Pakistan can flourish as a nation. Happy Pakistan resolution day!