Celebrating Pakistan Day

Even though they are away from their home country, Pakistani nationals living in the Kingdom of Bahrain have an opportunity to celebrate their country’s National Day with full fervour today. The Pakistan Embassy and the Pakistan Club Bahrain are celebrating Pakistan’s National Day with national zeal and enthusiasm.

Pakistan Day or Pakistan Resolution Day is a national holiday in Pakistan commemorating the Lahore Resolution passed on 23 March 1940 and the adoption of the first constitution of Pakistan during the transition of the Dominion of Pakistan to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan on 23 March 1956 making Pakistan the world’s first Islamic republic.  A Republic Day parade by the armed forces is often part of the celebrations.

The main celebration is held in Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan.  The President of Pakistan is usually the Chief Guest; also the attended in public are Prime Minister of Pakistan alongside the Cabinet ministers, military chiefs of staff, and chairman joint chiefs.

A full inter-services joint military parade is rehearsed and broadcast live by the news media in all over the country. Pakistan military inter-services also shows a glance of its power and capabilities during this parade.

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 mausoleums of Muhammad Iqbal and Muhammad Ali Jinnah founder of
Pakistan.