The 'mother' of all days

"The most beautiful word on the lips of mankind is the word “Mother,” and the most beautiful call is the call of 'My mother.'" (Khalil Gibran). PHOTO: FARAH KAMAL

Many mothers across Pakistan are not even aware of this day. PHOTO: MYRA IQBAL/ THE EXPRESS TRIBUNE

For those who are not aware of this day, every day is a Mother's Day. PHOTO: MYRA IQBAL/ THE EXPRESS TRIBUNE

Some mothers in Pakistan, unaware of Mother's Day, continue to work on this day to feed their children. PHOTO: MYRA IQBAL/ THE EXPRESS TRIBUNE

Some mothers in Pakistan, unaware of Mother's Day, continue to work on this day to feed their children. PHOTO: WASEEM IMRAN/ EXPRESS

Some mothers in Pakistan, unaware of Mother's Day, continue to work on this day to feed their children. PHOTO: IRFAN ALI/ EXPRESS

A young mother rides a mini-train with her baby at Lake view park. PHOTO: MYRA IQBAL/ THE EXPRESS TRIBUNE

Mother's Day is a celebration that honors mothers and motherhood, maternal bonds, and the influence of mothers in society. It is celebrated on various days in many parts of the world, most commonly in March, April, or May. PHOTO: FARAH KAMAL

"I remember my mother's prayers and they have always followed me. They have clung to me all my life." (Abraham Lincoln). PHOTO: FARAH KAMAL

Mothers Day is celebrated on the second Sunday of May in Pakistan. PHOTO: FARAH KAMAL

"My mother was the most beautiful woman I ever saw. All I am I owe to my mother. I attribute all my success in life to the moral, intellectual and physical education I received from her." ( George Washington). PHOTO: FARAH KAMAL

Mother's Day is a celebration that honors mothers and motherhood, maternal bonds, and the influence of mothers in society. PHOTO: FARAH KAMAL

In Pakistan, Mother's Day is celebrated with various media channels having special shows to celebrate this day. Individuals honor their mothers by giving gifts and commemorative articles. PHOTO: FARAH KAMAL

In Pakistan, Mother's Day is celebrated with various media channels having special shows to celebrate this day. PHOTO: FARAH KAMAL

"The mother's heart is the child's schoolroom." (Henry Ward Beecher). PHOTO: FARAH KAMAL

Mothers Day is celebrated on the second Sunday of May in Pakistan.

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Maleeha Azhar

May 14, 2012 - 9:17AM

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I commented on some rare things…. but this post or slide show forced me to comment…. Epic Pictures.. full of emotions, I really like it…. These pictures are not captured by camera, its like to captured by heart. :)) Thanks for sharing it

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Faraz

May 14, 2012 - 12:00PM

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Long live my Mom!

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kamran muhammad

May 14, 2012 - 7:56PM

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veeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeery good picture by farkukh kamal.kamran from haiti north america.

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vigilant

May 15, 2012 - 12:25AM

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LOVE U My mom……… :) & good pics…..at least something other than painted models

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Optimistic

May 16, 2012 - 2:16PM

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commendable work!!Recommend
iftikhat bahtti

May 18, 2012 - 8:25AM

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Every pictue iv owsem

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iftikhat bahtti

May 18, 2012 - 8:26AM

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Every picture is owsan and touching the heart.

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