Kashmir Solidarity Day
| Kashmir Solidarity Day | |
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| Observed by | Pakistan |
| Date | 5 February |
| Next time | 5 February 2018 |
| 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-administered Kashmir.[3] Kashmir Day was first proposed by the Jamaat-e-Islami party in Pakistan in 1990.[4]
See also
- Azad Kashmir Day
- All Parties Hurriyat Conference
- Syed Ali Shah Geelani
- Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly election, 2014
References
- ↑ "Pakistan to observe Kashmir Solidarity Day today". The Hindu. 5 February 2007. Retrieved 5 February 2008.
- ↑ "Kashmir Day being observed today". The News International. 5 February 2008. Retrieved 5 February 2008.
- ↑ Kashmir Day in Pakistan
- ↑ Kashmir Day explained
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