A sculpture of Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah was just revealed for the first time at the British Museum in London and we have to just take a second to appreciate it.
Unveiled by the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, the ceremony was well attended by the city’s top officials
Proud to join the Pakistan High Commissioner tonight to unveil a new bronze statue to honour Muhammad Ali Jinnah, founder of Pakistan. pic.twitter.com/WcNAkex2lc
— Sadiq Khan (@SadiqKhan) November 28, 2017
After the reveal, the bust of Quaid was moved to Lincoln’s Inn, its new home. Lincoln’s Inn, an institution that has long been preparing students for their law exams, was regularly visited by Jinnah in the pursuit of his degree.
It’s an honor to see Jinnah being recognized in a place as prestigious as Lincoln’s Inn and knowing that his efforts were noticed by people all over the world.
Suffice to say, it was a pretty big deal for Pakistanis all over the world.
Historical Moments For Pakistan ??
Quaid e Azam Muhammmad Ali Jinnah Bust Unveiled at @britishmuseum London pic.twitter.com/vL27IHHwzh— Ihtisham ul Haq (@iihtishamm) November 28, 2017
Even Mr. Sadiq Khan was proud of his heritage, at this momentous occasion
Proud to join the Pakistan High Commissioner tonight to unveil a new bronze statue to honour Muhammad Ali Jinnah, founder of Pakistan. pic.twitter.com/WcNAkex2lc
— Sadiq Khan (@SadiqKhan) November 28, 2017
Quaid Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah’s statue unveiled at the British Museum #London by Mayor @SadiqKhan and Pakistan High Commissioner to the UK ?? pic.twitter.com/58cYMIVXe5
— Danyal Gilani (@DanyalGilani) November 29, 2017
Statue of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah placed at British Museum by Mayor of London #OurJinnahOurPride ?? pic.twitter.com/aMwx8hmo7z
— katherine (@fz_katherine) November 29, 2017
Pakistanis from all corners of the world were calling it a historic moment for the celebration of Jinnah’s place and status as an iconic leader of not only Pakistan but also his stature in international politics and the world affairs, at large.
History in the making !!! Super Proud moment !!!
Privileged to be at the unveiling ceremony of the bust of the founder of Pakistan Quid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali JInnah at the British Museum !!!
Watch the live feed now !!! pic.twitter.com/ik71fBsASF
— Shahid Malik (@iamshahidmalik) November 29, 2017
For many, it was particularly the fact that Lincoln’s Inn, Jinnah’s legal alma mater, chose to honor him that was especially worth being proud over.
Quaid-i-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah’s bust was unveiled at the British Museum last night. It has since been moved to Lincoln’s Inn, where the Quaid was called to the bar in April 29, 1896.
Scottish-born sculptor Philip Jackson was commissioned to make the bust. pic.twitter.com/wjBjKv6Kqn— Rai M. Azlan (@Mussanaf) November 29, 2017
It’s been seventy years of the green and white flag flying and we owe it all to Mr. Jinnah. Pakistan Zindabad.