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Pakistan holidays are celebrated according to the Islamic or local Pakistani calendars for religious and civil purposes, respectively. Religious holidays such as Eid are celebrated according to the Islamic calendar whereas other national holidays such as Labour Day, [1] Pakistan Day, Independence Day, and Quaid-e-Azam Day are celebrated according to the Gregorian calendar.
Air Force Day (Urdu: یوم فضائیه or Youm-e-Fizaya) is celebrated in Pakistan as a national day on 7 September, after the annual celebration of the Defence Day. Airshows and other programs mark the Pakistan Air Force's (PAF) role in defending the nation in the Indo-Pakistani War of 1965. [1] [2]
Pakistan Day is a momentous milestone in the history of Pakistan movement. This event is held to mark the anniversary of Pakistan Resolution passed by the Muslims of South Asia on 23 March 1940 at Minto Park (now Iqbal Park), Lahore. The resolution was presented by A. K. Fazlul Huq.
The Indo-Pakistani War of 1965 began with Pakistan sending Mujahid into the Kashmir Valley to incite the population into rebellion and dislocate the local installations. [6] [a] In the second stage, on 1 September, it launched a tank attack, dubbed Operation Grand Slam, towards the Akhnoor bridge in the Jammu Division.
The following day, 19 September, is celebrated as the Army Day. [35] The two holidays collectively are known as Fiestas Patrias. [36] China, People's Republic of: National Day: 1 October: 1949 Republic of China: Mao Zedong's formal proclamation of the establishment of the People's Republic of China Colombia: Independence Day: 20 July: 1810 ...
Pages in category "Public holidays in Pakistan" The following 18 pages are in this category, out of 18 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. ...
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