| 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 2027 |
| Frequency | Annual |
Youm-e-Marka-e-Haq (Urdu: یومِ معرکہ حق, lit. 'Day of the Battle of Truth'), 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
A brief armed conflict between India and Pakistan began on 7 May 2025, after India launched missile strikes on Pakistan. While India stated it had targeted alleged terrorist camps, the strikes killed 31 people and injured 57 including women and children. [4][5] In retaliation, the Pakistan Armed Forces launched a combined military operation codenamed Operation Bunyan ul Marsoos targeting numerous Indian military facilities and related infrastructure. [6][7] The operation concluded after a US brokered ceasefire came into effect.[8][9][10][11]
History
The public holiday was announced on 12 May 2025 by Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif after the US-brokered ceasefire had come into effect. [12][13]
See also
References
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ "Where did India hit Pakistan? Mapping Operation Sindoor and border strikes". Al Jazeera. 7 May 2025.
- ↑ "What we know about India's strikes on Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir". BBC. 7 May 2025.
- ↑ "Pakistan launches "Operation Bunyan-un-Marsoos" in response to Indian aggression". Radio Pakistan. 10 May 2025.
- ↑ Hussain, Abid (10 May 2025). "Pakistan launches Operation Bunyan Marsoos: What we know so far". Al jazeera.
- ↑ "Operation Bunyaan-un-Marsoos: The New Art of War". Pakistan Institute for conflict and studies. 11 May 2025.
- ↑ "PM declares 'Youm-e-Marka-e-Haq' on May 10 to mark operation victory". 12 May 2025.
- ↑ "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.