Guard Change Ceremony at Quaid-e-Azam’s Mausoleum on His 148th Birth Anniversary
Karachi:The 148th birth anniversary of Pakistan’s founding father, **Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah**, is being celebrated across the country with great national zeal and fervor today. In a momentous event, the **changing of the guards ceremony** was held at the **Mazar-e-Quaid** in Karachi, where a new contingent of guards from the **Pakistan Military Academy, Kakul**, took over the duties of safeguarding the mausoleum.
The ceremony was conducted with full military honors and was attended by various dignitaries. The change of guards is a significant annual event that pays tribute to the founder of the nation, symbolizing respect, duty, and the legacy left behind by **Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah**.
### **National Salute and Celebrations:**
The day began with a 21-gun salute in the **federal capital, Islamabad**, and in all four provincial capitals, marking the start of **Quaid-e-Azam’s birthday celebrations**. This tradition of a gun salute is part of the national homage paid to the father of the nation.
### **National Holiday and Observances:**
In honor of **Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah’s** birth anniversary, today is a **public holiday** across the country. Both **government and private institutions** are holding **special ceremonies** and events to commemorate the leadership, wisdom, and vision of **Jinnah**, which led to the creation of **Pakistan**.
### **Tributes to the Father of the Nation:**
The celebrations are a reminder of **Quaid-e-Azam’s** pivotal role in leading the movement for an independent **Muslim-majority state** in the subcontinent. The nation, today, reflects on the journey of Pakistan’s establishment, the challenges faced, and the enduring legacy of **Muhammad Ali Jinnah** as a visionary leader.
Through these ceremonies, Pakistan reiterates its commitment to the principles of **unity, faith, and discipline**, as enshrined by the **Quaid** in his leadership.
