17th death anniversary of Noor Jehan observed

LAHORE: The 17th death anniversary of Melody Queen Madam Noor Jehan was observed in Lahore and Karachi at the residences of her children.

The admirers of Madam Noor Jehan participated in Quran Khawani in large numbers.

Noor Jehan was born in Kasur before Partition. Later, she shifted to Mumbai where she started performing as a singer and lead role in films.

After the Partition, she shifted to Pakistan. She sang thousands of songs and ghazals for Pakistani films. She earned name as the most melodious singer at the world level.

The Pakistan government awarded her Sitara-e-Imtiaz and Pride of Performance for her services.

She died on Dec 23, 2000 after a prolonged illness.