The 72nd death anniversary of father of the nation Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah was observed on Friday. 

In this connection, special ceremony of Quran Khawani and Fateha was held at the mausoleum of Quaid-e-Azam in Karachi.

People from different walks of life visited the mausoleum to lay floral wreath on his grave.

To mark the day, various programs had also been chalked out by educational institutions and political, social and cultural organizations to shed light on the personality and leadership of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah.

Father of the nation Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah passed away on 11th September, 1948 shortly after achieving freedom for the nation.