Consulate General of Pakistan Jeddah Marks Pakistan Day with Patriotic Spirit

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Consulate General of Pakistan Jeddah Marks Pakistan Day with Patriotic Spirit

The Consulate General of Pakistan Jeddah celebrated Pakistan Day with traditional zeal and fervor. The Consul General, Khalid Majid, raised the national flag at the Consulate General premises as the national anthem played in the background. Furthermore, special messages from the President and the, Prime Minister were read to commemorate this significant day.

The Consul General, in his address, highlighted the significance of the day and spoke about the strong bonds between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, describing it as a brotherly relationship that is deeply rooted in history.  Emphasizing on the importance of this day Majid said “this day is a reminder of the sacrifices made by its founding fathers to secure a separate homeland for the Muslims of the subcontinent. It is a day to reflect on the ideals of unity, faith, and discipline that were espoused by Quaid-e-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah, the founder of Pakistan. The Consul General also expressed his admiration for the Pakistani community living in Jeddah and their contribution towards promoting the image of Pakistan in Saudi Arabia.

A cross section of Pakistani diaspora and representatives of ethnic and Saudi media attended the event.

23rd March marks a momentous occasion in the history of Pakistan as it was on this day that the Lahore Resolution was passed in 1940. This resolution declared that Muslims in India were a nation and demanded a separate homeland for them.

The event concluded with a collective prayer and supplication for the peace, welfare and prosperity of Pakistan and the Muslim Ummah.

Jeddah

23 March 2023

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