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Type	Recreation and wildlife park
Location	Lahore, Pakistan
Area	328.901 acres (133.102 ha)
Created	c.1968

Iqbal Park (formerly Minto Park) is an urban park; after renovation and expansion its name is Greater Iqbal Park located in the outskirts of the Walled City in Lahore, Pakistan. Noted as the home of Minar-e-Pakistan, the 125-acre park includes an artificial lake which spreads over four acres which includes a 800-feet-long musical fountain. Other attractions includes a soft rail, library, an open-air gym and a food court. The tombs of Allama Iqbal and Hafeez Jalandhari are also located in the park.

It was called Minto Park during British Indian times. It is named after Allama Sir Muhammad Iqbal, the National Poet of Pakistan. In the All India Muslim Leagues session of 21-24 March 1940, which was held here, the famous Lahore Resolution was passed. This led to the eventual creation of independent Pakistan in 1947. This event is remembered in this park, by the structure of the Minar-e-Pakistan (Pakistan Tower/Minaret), which is visited by many people every year.

Images for kids

Minar-e-Pakistan and its lush surroundings
Badshahi Mosque is adjacent to Iqbal Park
Lahore Fort is adjacent to Iqbal Park
Tomb of Muhammad Iqbal is adjacent to Iqbal Park
Lush grounds of the park
View of Badshahi Mosque from the park
Traditional horse-drawn carriage
Entrance to Hafeez Jalandhari's tomb
Walking trails at evening

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