| Jinnah's Birthday | |
|---|---|
 Statue of Jinnah at York University, Toronto[1] | |
| Official name | Quaid-e-Azam Day |
| Also called | Quaid Day |
| Observed by | Pakistan |
| Type | National |
| Significance | Honours Muhammad Ali Jinnah, founder and the first governor-general of Pakistan |
| Date | 25 December |
| Frequency | Annual |
Jinnah's Birthday, officially Quaid-e-Azam Day and sometimes known as Quaid Day, is a public holiday in Pakistan observed annually on 25 December to celebrate the birthday of the founder of Pakistan, Muhammad Ali Jinnah, known as Quaid-i-Azam ("Great Leader"). A major holiday, commemorations for Jinnah began during his lifetime in 1942, and have continued ever since. The event is primarily observed by the government and the citizens of the country where the national flag is hoisted at major architectural structures such as private and public buildings, particularly at the top of Quaid-e-Azam House in Karachi.[2]
- ^ Siddiqui, Latafat Ali (1 February 2007). "Quaid's statue at Canada's university". Dawn. Retrieved 30 August 2020.
- ^ "Quaid-e-Azam Day in Pakistan in 2021". Office Holidays. Retrieved 25 December 2021.