Habib Jalib's Anniversary Observed

Sumaira FH Published March 24, 2024 | 06:10 PM

LAHORE, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 24th Mar, 2024) The 96th birth anniversary of revolutionary poet Habib Jalib was observed on Sunday.

He was born on 24th March, 1928 in Hoshiarpur district of Indian Punjab. Habib Jalib migrated to Pakistan in 1947 and started working for the Daily Imroz in Karachi. He touched the hearts of people through his simple yet attractive style.

He is among the most influential urdu poets in Pakistan.

He is known as people’s poet due to his relevance even after decades. Jalib spent his whole life in poverty but never compromised on principles despite the fact that he got many offers.

His famous collections include Sar-e-Maqtal, Zikr Behte Khoon Ka, Gumbad-e-Bedar and Kulyaat-e-Habib Jalib. He died on March 12, 1993, in Lahore.