Pakistan Independence Day Celebrations 2018-2021
The Pakistan Club Bahrain celebrates Pakistan Independence Day every year in a great style. National anthem and patriotic national songs were presented. The flag hoisting ceremony is always being held in the morning at the Club attended by the members and guests. H.E. Mr. Murad Ali Wazir, HOC of Pakistan Embassy was the Chief Guest in 2018. The guests were welcomed by Eng. Rehan Ahmed, Chairman, Pakistan Club. He highlighted the importance of the event and celebrations at Pakistan Club, which was formed in 1948 soon after the creation of Pakistan in 1947.
Mr. Sajid Sheikh, Ex- Member BCCI and prominent Community Leader spoke on the occasion. He appreciated the patronage of the Bahraini leadership in providing constant support to the Pakistani community in the Kingdom of Bahrain.
H.E. Mr. Murad Al Wazir appreciated the efforts made by the Pakistan Club and its organization of community programs. He reiterated on the role and responsibilities of the Pakistani community in Bahrain and appreciate the role which the Pakistani fraternity is playing in the development of the Kingdom of Bahrain. He extended the Embassy support to the community.
Later traditional Pakistani traditional breakfast ‘halwa puri’ was served to all the participants.
In the year 2019, similar festivities were made at the Pakistan Club.
Pakistan Independence Day Celebrations were held on 14th August 2021 at Pakistan Club. Like in the previous year, a flag hoisting ceremony was held at Pakistan Club premises. Pakistani Ambassador HE Muhammad Ayub was the Chief Guest. The national anthem was played along with other national songs to mark the event. Speeches were made by the dignitaries and Pakistani ambassadors. Due to government restrictions around 30 people attended the event. The participants were served with lavish traditional breakfast of ‘Halwa Puri’, which is a tradition of the Pakistan Club for past decades.
