No. SO(A-1)2-2/2024
24-February-2025
School Education Department, Government Of The Punjab
Promoting Gratitude in Schools: Punjab Govt Declares “Shukar” as Theme for March 2025:
The Government of Punjab, School Education Department has officially announced the theme for March 2025, which will be observed from March 16 to March 31, 2025. The chosen theme, “Shukar” (Gratitude), inspired by the Quranic verse فَبِأَيِّ الآءِ رَبِّكُمَا تُكَذِ بْنِ (Surah Al-Rahman), aims to instill thankfulness and appreciation in students across Punjab.
To celebrate this theme, public schools will conduct a series of engaging and interactive activities, including:
✔ Quranic & Hadith Reflections on Gratitude
✔ Art & Calligraphy Showcasing Thankfulness
✔ Essay Writing Competitions on Gratitude in Ramadan
✔ Creating Gratitude Walls with Thank You Notes
✔ Role-Playing & Storytelling on Thankfulness
The initiative encourages student participation, parental involvement, and community engagement to foster an atmosphere of appreciation in educational institutions. Schools have been directed to actively organize these activities and submit weekly reports with pictorial evidence to the Punjab School Education Department.
MOST IMPORTANT
No. SO(A-1)2-2/2024
GOVERNMENT OF THE PUNJAB
SCHOOL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
Dated Lahore, the 24th February, 2025
To
All Chief Executive Officers (DEA),
in the Punjab.
SUBJECT: THEME OF THE MONTH OF MARCH W.E.F. 16.03.2025 TO 31.03.2025 “SHUKAR” فَبِأَيِّ الآءِ رَبِّكُمَا تُكَذِ بْنِ
Kindly refer to the subject captioned above.
I am directed to state that the Competent Authority has declared the theme of the month as “Shukar (فَبِأَيِّ الآءِ رَبِّكُمَا تُكَذِ بْنِ)” to celebrate this theme, following activities and events in public schools across Punjab shall be arranged by involving parents, teachers and community members, promoting a collaborative effort to arrange and organize it in a befitting manner:
| SR. NO. | DATE | ACTIVITIES | DETAILS |
| 1. | 16.03.2025 to 31.03.2025 | Quranic Verses and Hadith on Gratitude | Students explore and reflect on Quranic verses related to gratitude such as Surah Al-Rahman and Surah Al-Furqan.Students learn and discuss Hadiths related to gratitude such as “Gratitude is the mark of prophets”Students participate in discussion forum on the topic “Gratitude in Islam its importance and benefits.” |
| Gratitude Art | Students create artwork / calligraphy inspired by Ramzan and gratitude, such as paintings and drawings. | ||
| Essay Writing on Gratitude | Students will write essays on gratitude during Ramzan and its blessings in their lives. | ||
| Gratitude Cards | Students create gratitude wall on which thank you notes for their parents, teachers or friends and any other person who helped them in their lives. | ||
| Gratitude Sharing | Students share stories of gratitude, highlighting the importance of appreciation and thankfulness.Students may be encouraged to act out scenarios or role play / skits related to gratitude, promoting teamwork and laughter. |
3. I am further directed to request you to ensure that all schools in your district participate in these activities and celebrate the theme of the month with enthusiasm and fervor. A consolidated weekly report be furnished at the end of week including pictorial evidences, of all activities / tasks to this department via e-mail soacademic1@gmail.com and WhatsApp groups.
4. This may be treated as MOST IMPORTANT.
SECTION OFFICER (ACAD-I)
Promoting Gratitude for a Better Future:
By celebrating Shukar as the theme of the month, the Punjab School Education Department aims to cultivate a culture of appreciation and humility among students. Encouraging gratitude through Quranic reflections, creative arts, and storytelling will not only strengthen students’ moral and ethical values but also create a positive learning environment in schools.
School administrations have been instructed to actively implement the planned activities and ensure maximum participation. Parents and teachers are urged to support students in embracing gratitude in their daily lives.
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