Tomb of Allama Iqbal

The Tomb of Allama Iqbal is a rectangular memorial in Hazuri Bagh, Lahore, dedicated to the poet and philosopher. Walls of red sandstone from Jaipur and white marble from Makrana display patterns and ornaments drawn from traditional Mughal building methods.

After Iqbal died in 1938, a committee collected private donations to build the memorial, which required 13 years to finish. The funding came from citizens wishing to honor his role as a thinker and poet during the years leading up to Partition.

Visitors see six couplets from Iqbal's Persian poetry collection Zabur-e-Ajam inscribed along the interior walls in calligraphic form. These verses showcase his skill as a writer and thinker, whose words continue to be read and recited across the region today.

Access is through two entrance gates on the east and south sides, where an information desk offers basic details about the site and the tombstone. The grounds sit within Hazuri Bagh in view of Badshahi Mosque and remain open to visitors during daylight hours.

The tombstone is made of lapis lazuli with engraved Quranic verses and was a gift from the people of Afghanistan to the people of Pakistan. This deep blue stone slab differs sharply in color from the surrounding marble and sandstone walls.

Location: Lahore

Architectural style: Mughal architecture

GPS coordinates: 31.58790,74.31130

Latest update: December 5, 2025 22:28