Dhobi Ghat Park, Faisalabad

Iqbal Park, Faisalabad
Mohammed Ali Jinnah, in Lyallpur (now called Faisalabad), where he gave a historic speech at Dhobi Ghat Grounds, c. 1943
LocationCentrally located in the city of Faisalabad, near Bhawana Bazaar
Other informationDhobi Ghat Grounds (former name)

Dhobi Ghat Park, Faisalabad (Punjabi/Urdu: دھوبی گھاٹ پارک), officially known as Iqbal Park, Faisalabad, is a public park situated in the center of Faisalabad, near the main bus station at Narwala Road and Bhawana Bazaar.[1]

History

Dhobi Ghat Grounds was renamed as 'Iqbal Park', Faisalabad later but the name Dhobi Ghat is still very much in use among the common people in this city. The Government of Punjab, Pakistan website uses both names – Dhobi Gat Grounds or Iqbal Park for this location.[2][3][4]

Quaide-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah was invited to address a very large gathering of an estimated 2 million people at Dhobi Ghat Grounds as part of a campaign for Pakistan Movement in 1943. Dhobi Ghat Grounds, Faisalabad are known to have historical significance due to many other Pakistani political leaders, following Jinnah's tradition, later choosing to use it for political gatherings.[2][1]

References

  1. 1 2 "Park a safe haven for addicts". Dawn newspaper. 15 December 2006. Retrieved 26 June 2026.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  2. 1 2 Brief History of Faisalabad District Courts Faisalabad website, Retrieved 28 October 2020
  3. ↑ Municipal Library building (at Iqbal Park or Dhobi Ghat, Faisalabad) to be reconstructed Pakistan Today (newspaper), Published 24 March 2011, Retrieved 28 October 2020
  4. ↑ Faisalabad - Public libraries Punjab Portal, Government of Punjab, Pakistan website, Retrieved 28 October 2020

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