Youm-e-Marka-e-Haq
| Youm-e-Marka-e-Haq | |
|---|---|
| Also called | Marka-e-Haq Day |
| Observed by | Pakistan |
| Significance | Celebrates the military successes of the 2025 India-Pakistan conflict |
| Observances | Wreath laying ceremonies, concerts, parades |
| Date | 10 May |
| Next time | 10 May 2026 |
| Frequency | Annual |
Youm-e-Marka-e-Haq (Urdu: یومِ معرکہ حق, lit. 'Day of the Battle of righteous'), is Pakistan's official day of remembrance for the 2025 India-Pakistan conflict (locally known as Marka-e-Haq). Observed on 10 May each year, the national day commemorates the successful completion of a combined military operation codenamed Operation Bunyan-un-Marsoos against India amidst the 2025 India-Pakistan crisis.[1][2][3]
Background
[edit]Pakistani sources refer to Operation Bunyan-un-Marsoos as a military response to what Pakistan calls Indian aggression. The operation concluded on 10 May 2025.[4][5] The government claims that the capabilities of the armed forces during the operation made us proud.[6] The declaration is part of broader restrictions to recognize military and civilian sacrifices, to express national solidarity and gratitude.[5]
History
[edit]The public holiday was announced on 12 May 2025 by Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif after the US-brokered ceasefire had came into effect. [7][8]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Youm-e-Marka-e-Haq". The Nation. 25 May 2025.
- ^ "PM announces Youm-i-Marka-i-Haq to be observed every year on success of Operation Bunyanum Marsoos". Dawn. 12 May 2025.
- ^ "PM announces observing Youm-e-Marka-e-Haq every year on May 10". Dunya News. 12 May 2025.
- ^ "PM declares 'Youm-e-Marka-e-Haq' on May 10 to mark operation victory". 12 May 2025.
- ^ a b "May 10 to be celebrated as 'Marka-e-Haq Day' every year: PM".
- ^ "PM Shehbaz decides to observe Youm-e-Marka-e-Haq every year on May 10". 13 May 2025.
- ^ "PM announces to observe Youm-e-Marka-e-Haq every year on success of Operation Bunyan Al Marsoos". Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. 15 May 2025.
- ^ "PM declares 'Youm-e-Marka-e-Haq' on May 10 to mark operation victory". Etribune. 13 May 2025.
