Minar-e-Pakistan

Minar-e-Pakistan

Towering about 70 meters above the ground, Minar-e-Pakistan was built as a monument between 1960 and 1968 to commemorate the passing of the Lahore Resolution on the same spot on 23rd March 1940. The estimated cost of about seven million rupees for constructing the monument was collected by imposing additional taxes on cinemas and horse racing. Hafeez Jalandhari, the writer of Pakistan’s national anthem, is buried in the courtyard of the monument. The rostrum provides a mesmerizing view of the historical Badshahi Mosque and Lahore Fort. Visiting Minar-e-Pakistan fills you with patriotism as you imagine all the great leaders of the Pakistan Movement gathering there, demanding a separate homeland for the Muslims of the subcontinent and laying the foundations of Pakistan. Minar-e-Pakistan, with its historical significance and huge grounds, is a perfect spot for family outings and to teach the young generation about the Pakistan Movement. Youngsters often use the massive lawns adjacent to the minar to play cricket or football. Different political parties and their leaders also use this site to stage rallies and public meetings.