Tehran: Pakistan's ambassador to Iran says it is a 'source of pride' for his country that the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution values the work of legendary poet and philosopher Allama Muhammad Iqbal. Muhammad Mudassir Tipu made the remarks during a speech to a memorial event at Tehran University to commemorate Allama Iqbal on his birthday anniversary, celebrated in Pakistan as Iqbal Day. According to Islamic Republic News Agency, the ambassador hailed the deep-rooted cultural, historical, and civilizational ties between Iran and Pakistan. He expressed pride in the fact that Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has memorized 2,000 verses of Iqbal's poetry and values his contributions to literature. 'This is a matter of great honor for us,' he said.