Independence Day (Pakistan)
| Independence Day | |
|---|---|
 The Flag Of Pakistan , at the mount of the National Monument in Islamabad'. | |
| Also called | Youm-e-Azaadi |
| Observed by |  Pakistan |
| Type | National |
| Date | August 14 (August 14 in 1947) |
| Celebrations | Flag hoisting, flying Kites , award ceremonies, singing Patriotic songs ,entertainment and cultural programmes, mass marches, speeches, distribution of presents in schools etc. |
The Independence Day of Pakistan (Urdu: یوم آزادی or Youm-e-Azadi) is celebrated on 14 August to celebrate Pakistan's independence from the Subcontinent and British and Raj.
History
The movement for Pakistan's Independence started after the revolutions in the subcontinent, caused by the disturbances and disagreements from the fights between Hindu and Muslim .This gave an opportunity for Muslims to withdraw from the subcontinent. After several disagreements between the Muslims, Hindus and the British empire about the matter of who should have the power in Subcontinent ,the Muslim League (previously known as All India Muslim League), led by Mohammad Ali Jinnah ,finally decided to establish a separate state for Muslims and declared Pakistan as an independent state, on August 14, 1947.
Pakistan was made an independent country as a result of Pakistan Movement or Tehrik-e-Pakistan based on border lines created by the British during the end of their rule in India.
The day is a national holiday in Pakistan. It is traditional for Pakistanis to celebrate all over the country with flag raising ceremonies, tributes to the national heroes and fireworks taking place in the capital, Islamabad.
Customs and Festivities
The official festivities usually take place in Islamabad and commence with the raising of the national flag on the President and Prime Minister Presidential and Parliament buildings and later the leaders deliver speeches that are televised live. In the speech, they highlight the achievements The official festivities usually take place in Islamabad and commence with the raising of the national flag on the President and Prim Minister Presidential and Parliament buildings and later the leaders deliver speeches that are televised live. In the speech, they highlight the achievements of the government, goals set for the future and in the words of the father of the nation, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah ,bring "Unity, Faith and Discipline" to its people.
In the capital Islamabad and in all major cities of Pakistan the Government Offices are lit up as well as all the larger skycrapers.Flag hoisting ceremonies and cultural programs take place in all the provincial capitals. In the cities around the country the Flag Hoisting Ceremony is done by the Nazim (Mayor) belonging to that constituency. In various private organisations the Flag Hoisting Ceremony is carried out by a Senior officer of that organisation. Schools and colleges around the country organize flag hosting ceremony and various cultural activities within their respective premises. Families and friends get together for lunch or dinner, or for an outing. Housing colonies, cultural centers, and societies hold entertainment programs and competitions.
Other events include: Changing of the guard at the mausoleum of Muhammad Ali Jinnah,Mazar-e-Quaid,Wagah Border ceremonies, fashion and musical concerts, both sides releasing prisoners that may have crossed each others borders.
