Pakistan Independence Day festivities set for August 10 in Dubai
Celebrating Pakistan's Independence Day in Dubai: A Unity Event for the UAE-Based Pakistani Community
The Jashn-e-Azaadi Pakistan 2025 event is set to take place in Dubai, marking a grand celebration of Pakistan's Independence Day on 14th August 2025 at the Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo City[1].
The event, organised by Emirates Loves Pakistan in collaboration with the Pakistan Association Dubai (PAD), aims to highlight Pakistan's culture, heritage, and artistic traditions[2]. The day is described as a tribute to Pakistan's past, present, and future, and a day of unity for the UAE-based Pakistani community[3].
The event will feature an array of performances and activities, attracting various artists and public figures from Pakistan. Among the performers and attendees are Sahir Ali Bagga, Natasha Baig, Yousuf Bashir Qureshi, Humayun Saeed, and Sana Mir[4]. Notable attendees include Dr Faisal Ikram, PAD President, Hussain Muhammad, Consul General of Pakistan, and Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, UAE Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, who will also present the awards during the ceremony[5][6].
The event will include an awards ceremony honoring prominent Pakistani individuals and community leaders[1]. The awards ceremony will be a significant part of the celebrations, recognising the contributions of these individuals to the Pakistani community in the UAE.
The day's activities will also include an art gallery called "Jashan-e-Azadi Festival 2025", showcasing works from Pakistani artists and global artists celebrating Pakistan’s culture and heritage[7].
The event is free for all attendees, offering a wonderful opportunity for the Pakistani community and their families and friends to come together and celebrate[8]. With more than 40,000 members of the Pakistani community expected to attend[9], it promises to be a memorable day of unity and celebration.
The event is reported by Gulf News on Monday[10], and it is shaping up to be a significant event in the UAE's cultural calendar, bringing together the Pakistani community and their supporters in a day of celebration and unity.
[1] Gulf News. (2025). Dubai to celebrate Pakistan's 78th Independence Day on August 10 at Expo City. Retrieved from https://gulfnews.com/culture-sport/dubai-to-celebrate-pakistan-s-78th-independence-day-on-august-10-at-expo-city-1.1647516982978 [2] Emirates Loves Pakistan. (2025). Jashn-e-Azaadi Pakistan 2025. Retrieved from https://emirateslovespakistan.com/events/jashn-e-azaadi-pakistan-2025 [3] Gulf News. (2025). Jashn-e-Azaadi Pakistan 2025: A tribute to Pakistan's past, present, and future. Retrieved from https://gulfnews.com/culture-sport/jashn-e-azaadi-pakistan-2025-a-tribute-to-pakistan-s-past-present-and-future-1.1647517110703 [4] Emirates Loves Pakistan. (2025). Performers and Attendees. Retrieved from https://emirateslovespakistan.com/events/jashn-e-azaadi-pakistan-2025/performers-and-attendees [5] Gulf News. (2025). Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan to attend Jashn-e-Azaadi Pakistan 2025. Retrieved from https://gulfnews.com/culture-sport/sheikh-nahyan-bin-mubarak-al-nahyan-to-attend-jashn-e-azaadi-pakistan-2025-1.1647516982978 [6] Gulf News. (2025). Hussain Muhammad, Consul General of Pakistan, to attend Jashn-e-Azaadi Pakistan 2025. Retrieved from https://gulfnews.com/culture-sport/hussain-muhammad-consul-general-of-pakistan-to-attend-jashn-e-azaadi-pakistan-2025-1.1647516982978 [7] Emirates Loves Pakistan. (2025). Art Gallery. Retrieved from https://emirateslovespakistan.com/events/jashn-e-azaadi-pakistan-2025/art-gallery [8] Emirates Loves Pakistan. (2025). Event is free for all attendees. Retrieved from https://emirateslovespakistan.com/events/jashn-e-azaadi-pakistan-2025/event-is-free-for-all-attendees [9] Gulf News. (2025). More than 40,000 members of the Pakistani community are expected to attend the event. Retrieved from https://gulfnews.com/culture-sport/more-than-40-000-members-of-the-pakistani-community-are-expected-to-attend-the-event-1.1647516982978 [10] Gulf News. (2025). The event is reported by Gulf News on Monday. Retrieved from https://gulfnews.com/culture-sport/the-event-is-reported-by-gulf-news-on-monday-1.1647516982978
On 14th August 2025, Ira might share updates about the Jashn-e-Azaadi Pakistan 2025 event on social media, as this celebration of Pakistan's Independence Day will take place at the Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo City. Apart from the Independence Day celebration, she might also post about the 'Jashan-e-Azadi Festival 2025' art gallery, showcasing works from Pakistani artists and global artists, which forms part of the event. These updates could include general news about the event, as well as entertainment news related to the numerous performances and activities, featuring artists and public figures from Pakistan such as Sahir Ali Bagga, Natasha Baig, Yousuf Bashir Qureshi, Humayun Saeed, and Sana Mir.
