Saudi Gazette

JEDDAH — On the occasion of Aug. 14, Pakistan International School Jeddah – English Section (PISJ-ES) organized an event to mark the 71stIndependence Day of Pakistan.

The entire campus was festooned with green and white flags and balloons to stimulate the spirit of patriotism and sovereignty as a nation on one hand, and to commemorate and pay tribute to the struggles and sacrifice of their ancestors, on the other hand food stalls were an add on to the fervor of the festivity.

Members of the Pakistani community including students, parents and faculty members joined in to celebrate the national day.

Organizers promulgated that the main purpose of conducting this event was to pay homage to people who devoted their lives for Pakistan’s freedom movement and made sacrifices to attain Pakistan’s independence.

The program commenced with the recitation of verses from the Holy Qur’an followed by national anthems of Pakistan and Saudi Arabia.

Principal Adnan Nasir, while addressing the gathering, said: “The emergence of Pakistan on world’s map was not the matter of chance; it’s foundation has countless heroic stories to tell of all those freedom fighters, who sacrificed their lives, fortified their belongings, heart-wrenching stories of devotion and commitment of the sons, the fathers, stranded sisters and helpless mothers.”

He added, “Where today is the day of celebration, it’s also a day to make a resolution, to reflect within, to resolve in changing one little thing in our lives, because that little thing would make a difference, and contribute towards making a great nation in the comity of nations. Then the day is not far when this green and white flag will stand the highest in the geographical boundaries of the World.”

The principal’s speech was followed by a presentation exhibiting the achievement of Pakistanis in different fields. Skits were performed to ignite the spirit of patriotism and sense of responsibility towards each other. The program concluded with the cake cutting ceremony.