LAHORE: Punjab University will organize a special ceremony on November 9, 2026, to commemorate the 149th birth anniversary of the poet-philosopher Allama Muhammad Iqbal. The event will take place at the Senate Hall, Allama Iqbal Campus, at 10:30 a.m. It aims to honor Iqbal's literary contributions and his vision of selfhood, knowledge, and human potential.

According to University of the Punjab, the ceremony will be attended by PU Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Muhammad Ali, along with deans, directors, faculty members, and other university officials. The program will include performances inspired by Iqbal's poetry by students from the Pioneers Music Society, the Directorate of Students Affairs, and various university co-curricular societies. Additionally, a photo walk organized by the Pioneers Media Society will be part of the celebrations, followed by a guided tour of the Iqbal Gallery at PU College of Pharmacy.