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The date of March 23 is very special in the history of Pakistan.

India is celebrating 77th Republic Day on 26 January this year. The attraction of Republic Day is not limited to just the parade taking place on the duty path, on this day the spirit of democracy is also visible along with the strength of the army. The Constitution of the country came into force on 26 January 1950, hence this day is also a symbol of constitutional values, justice, freedom, equality and military capability. With the implementation of the Constitution, the date of Republic Day was fixed as 26 January, but in the neighboring country Pakistan, the tradition of celebrating Republic Day started on 23 March.

There are two reasons for celebrating Republic Day in Pakistan. First, on this day the foundation of the Muslim country was laid here and second, Pakistan adopted the first constitution. Now the question is why March 23 was chosen for this?

Why is Pakistan's Republic Day on 23 March?

At a conference in Lahore on March 23, 1940, Mohammad Ali Jinnah, considered the founder of Pakistan, demanded a separate Muslim state. The Executive Committee of the All India Muslim League led by Jinnah passed the Lahore Resolution. This proposal later became the foundation of the creation of Pakistan (1947).

After partition, on August 15, 1947, Jinnah became the first Governor General of Pakistan. The transfer of power was done by Lord Louis Mountbatten, the last Viceroy of British India. Under the Mountbatten Plan, after the partition of India and Pakistan, both the countries were given Dominion status. After gaining independence from Islamabad in 1971, the eastern part of Pakistan became Bangladesh.

On 23 March 1956, Pakistan officially adopted its first constitution.

Sixteen years after the Lahore Resolution, on 23 March 1956, Pakistan officially adopted its first constitution, transforming Pakistan from a Dominion to a republic. it byThe country was officially declared the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and this day was given the status of Republic Day.

However, this constitution was repealed in 1958 and martial law was imposed. Later in 1962 it was replaced by a new constitution. The current Constitution of Pakistan, its third edition, was drafted in 1973 and subsequently amended several times.

In Pakistan, a grand military parade is organized in Islamabad on Republic Day.

What happens in Pakistan on this day?

23 March is an important date in the history of Pakistan. On this day the foundation of the ideology of Muslim country was laid in Pakistan. There was a demand for a separate country. Even though the year was different, this date was chosen to implement the first Constitution. This country became a republic as soon as the Constitution came into force. In Pakistan, a grand military parade is organized in Islamabad on Republic Day. National awards are distributed. Celebrations are organized across the country and there is a holiday in government offices. An atmosphere of patriotism is visible here. Wherever you look, you can see flags of Pakistan. Decorations are visible from homes to shops.