What's 23rd March?

The Pakistan Day is a national holiday in Pakistan to commemorate the Lahore Resolution and also to celebrate the adoption of the first constitution of Pakistan in 1956 during the transition of theDominion of Pakistan to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan of March 23, 1956.

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Pakistan had obtained its independence from the British Raj the 14th of August 1947. 23rd March was originally

In Pakistan this day marks the passing of the Lahore Resolution. Republic Day of Pakistan was first observed in 1956 when Pakistan officially became a Republic and shunned the former status of Dominion. The main events of this day include a full military parade and the awarding of honours at the Presidency (Presidential Palace) by the President. Every year, on March 23, the Pakistani people commemorate their National Day in remembrance of “The Pakistan Resolution” passed on March 23, 1940, in the historic city of Lahore.

History

Pakistan had obtained its independence from the British Raj the 14th of August 1947. 23rd March was originally supposed to commemorate the adoption of the first constitution of Pakistan and thus the declaration of Pakistan as a republic. Later on when General Ayub Khan abrogated the constitution and declared Martial Law. The Martial Law regime, in order to justify celebrating the national day, changed it to commemorate the 1940 landmark, during which All-India Muslim League passed the Lahore Resolution which later cemented the formation of a new nation in the sub-continent as Pakistan, even though it did not mention Pakistan at all. The Lahore Resolution was passed on 23th March 1940, although the Muslim League annual conference was held from 22nd - 24th March 1940.

Celebrations

Two JF-17 Thunder at the Joint Services Parade in 2007

The celebrations regarding the holiday include a full military and civilian parade in the capital,Islamabad. These are presided by the President of Pakistan and are held early in the morning. After the parade, the President confers national awards and medals on the awardees at the Presidency. Wreaths are also laid at the mausoleoums of Muhammad Iqbal and Muhammad Ali Jinnah.

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