Youm-e-Marka-e-Haq
| 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
[edit]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
[edit]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]
In May 2026, to mark the one year anniversary of Marka-e-Haq, Field Marshal Asim Munir made certain remarks at the General Headquarters (GHQ) Rawalpindi. He warned India of future "misadventure" against Pakistan which will result in "extremely far reaching and painful" consequences. He claimed that Pakistan's strategy during the conflict was "superior" than India.[14][15]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ↑ "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.
- ↑ "Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir threatens India again on Operation Sindoor anniversary, says 'any future misadventure will result in...'". The Economic Times. 11 May 2026. ISSN 0013-0389. Retrieved 12 May 2026.
- ↑ Nath, Sanstuti (11 May 2026). "A Year After Op Sindoor, Pak Army Chief's Unprovoked Threat To India". NDTV. Retrieved 13 May 2026.
