Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah was born on December 25, 1876.

This date is widely accepted and celebrated as his birthday in Pakistan, though some early records mention October 20, 1875. He was born in Karachi (then part of British India, now Pakistan) to a prominent merchant family—his father was Jinnah Poonja and mother Mithibai.

Key Life Facts

  • Full Name and Titles : Muhammad Ali Jinnah, known as Quaid-e-Azam ("Great Leader") and Baba-e-Qaum ("Father of the Nation").
  • Role in History : Founder of Pakistan, serving as its first Governor-General from 1947 until his death on September 11, 1948.
  • Early Career : Trained as a lawyer in London, became a key figure in the Indian National Congress and later led the All-India Muslim League.

Birth Date Debate

While most sources confirm December 25, 1876 , discrepancies exist:

  • School records: October 20, 1875.
  • Biographer Sarojini Naidu: December 25, 1876 (now official).

Quizzes and official bios consistently use the later date.

Source| Birth Date Listed| Location
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Britannica 5| Dec 25, 1876| Karachi
Pakistan HC 3| Dec 25, 1876| Karachi
Early Records 1| Oct 20, 1875| Disputed (Karachi/Jhirk)

Pakistan celebrates his birthday annually on December 25 as a national holiday, reflecting his enduring legacy just months after Pakistan's 1947 independence.

TL;DR : December 25, 1876, in Karachi—official and most cited date.

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