ISLAMABAD:
Cultural organizations in the federal capital are gearing up to hold a variety of interesting activities to commemorate the 148th birth anniversary of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah on Wednesday to pay homage to the founder of the nation for his struggle and determination to acquire a separate homeland.
The day will see a mix of creative competitions and cultural displays, aimed at inspiring patriotism and reflecting on the values of unity, faith and discipline championed by Muhammad Ali Jinnah.
The Pakistan National Council for the Arts (PNCA) has planned to organize a painting and drawing competition on the ground to provide a platform for young artists to pay tribute to Jinnah through art.
The competition is divided into two categories, according to which children aged 7 to 13 years will create artworks based on the theme “Quaid ka Pakistan”, while participants aged 14 to 19 years will focus on the theme “Unity, faith , discipline”.
The event aims to foster creativity and a sense of national pride among the younger generation. Meanwhile, Lok Virsa, the National Institute of Folk and Traditional Heritage, will host a full-day celebration at the Heritage Museum in Shakarparian.