Pakistan Festival celebrated on the National Day at PAD

Pakistan Association in Dubai organized ‘Pakistan Festival’ from March 21 to 23 at the association premises. The event consisted various attractions and fun-filled activities, including performance by comedians and singers, traditional food and shopping stalls, games and prizes for children. The entry was free for all.



The highlight of the events on March 23 was the performance by famous Pakistani stage and television artist and comedian Sohail Ahmad also known as Azizi along with famous comedy Urdu poet Anwar Masood.



There were many community events showcasing culture, art and literature of the country.



Three days event witnessed an overwhelming response from the community. Ambassador of Pakistan Moazzam Ahmad Khan was the chief guest at the event.



Why Pakistan National Day is celebrated

Pakistan Day is celebrated to mark the Lahore Resolution on March 23 each year. The Lahore Resolution, which is also called Pakistan Resolution, passed on March 23, 1940, is considered a major milestone in the struggle for an independent state for Muslims of the Indian sub-continent. The state was later called Pakistan. This was the first forum where Muslims of the Indian subcontinent formally demanded a separate homeland for themselves.