Kashmir Solidarity Day

For the ongoing conflict, see Kashmir conflict.
Kashmir Solidarity Day
Observed by Pakistan
Date 5 February
Next time 5 February 2017 (2017-02-05)
Frequency annual

Kashmir Solidarity Day, or Kashmir Day, is a national holiday in Pakistan and also observed by Kashmiri nationalists on 5 February each year. It is in observance of Pakistan’s support of and unity with the people of Indian-administered Kashmir, the nationalists' efforts to separate from India, and to pay homage to Kashmiris who have died in the conflict.[1][2] Solidarity rallies are held in Azad Kashmir, Pakistan and by Mirpuri Kashmiris in the United Kingdom. The day often marks unrest in Indian controlled Kashmir.[3] Kashmir Day was first proposed by the Jamaat-e-Islami party in Pakistan in 1990.[4]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Pakistan to observe Kashmir Solidarity Day today". The Hindu. 2007-02-05. Retrieved 2008-02-05.
  2. ↑ "Kashmir Day being observed today". The News International. 2008-02-05. Retrieved 2008-02-05.
  3. ↑ Kashmir Day in Pakistan
  4. ↑ Kashmir Day explained
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