Shia Muslims observe 53rd death anniversary of Fatima Jinnah

Shia Muslims observe 53rd death anniversary of Fatima Jinnah across the country.

Pakistani nation calls Fatima Jinnah with her title Madar-e-Millat (Mother of the Nation).

Shia Muslims observe 53rd death anniversary

As a younger sister of founder of Pakistan, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, Fatima Jinnah assisted him throughout his political life.

Particularly, he assisted Mr. Jinnah during his ailment.

Shia Islamic parties also respect her in high esteem, like other parties do.

Specially, Shia Ulma Council founder leader Allama Syed Sajid Ali Naqvi issued a statement on her 53rd death anniversary.

He praised Fatima Jinnah, saying she continues to remain a symbol and manifestation of struggle against dictatorship.

Allama Sajid Naqvi urged the entire nation need to learn right lesson from thoughts and struggle of Fatima Jinnah.

Meanwhile, various political parties and women wings of different organizations have arranged conferences and seminars.

They highlighted services which Madar-e-Millat Fatima Jinnah rendered in Pakistan Movement.

She passed away in Karachi on July 09, 1967.

In the 1960s, he also played role of Opposition Leader against Field Martial Ayub Khan-led regime.

She had contested against him in presidential election which historians say Ayub regime manipulated.

Originally, General Ayub Khan dislodged the first constitutionally elected President Iskandar Mirza to become the founder of Martial Law regime in Pakistan.