Pakistan Declares May 10 as Marka-e-Haq Day

Pakistan has announced May 10 as an annual observance named ‘Marka-e-Haq Day’. The observance is linked to the 2025 India-Pakistan conflict and the first anniversary of ‘Marka-e-Haq’ and ‘Operation Bunyan-un-Marsoos’. The day will be observed every year without being a public holiday.

Marka-e-Haq

‘Marka-e-Haq’ is a Urdu phrase that means ‘Battle of Truth’. It is used by Pakistan for the India-Pakistan conflict that lasted from April 22 to May 10, 2025. The observance date is May 10, 2026, and it was announced at a ceremony in Islamabad.

Pakistan Monument and National Observance

The Pakistan Monument is located in Islamabad and serves as a national symbol of Pakistan. National observances in Pakistan can be declared by the federal government and may or may not be public holidays. The new observance has been linked to annual remembrance of military events and state ceremonies.

India-Pakistan Conflict of 2025

The 2025 India-Pakistan conflict followed the Pahalgam incident of April 2025. Pakistan refers to its military response as involving the Air Force, Shaheens, and Fatah missiles. India has used the term ‘Operation Sindoor’ for its response on May 7, 2025.

Important Facts for Exams

• The Pakistan Monument is a national monument in Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan.
• May 10 is not declared a public holiday under the new observance.
• ‘Operation Bunyan-un-Marsoos’ is the name used by Pakistan for its military response in 2025.
• ‘Operation Sindoor’ is the name used by India for its response in May 2025.

Military and Diplomatic References

Pakistan named senior military leaders, including the Chief of Army Staff, the Chief of Air Staff, and the Chief of Naval Staff, during the ceremony. Pakistan also referred to diplomatic support from Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, China, and the United States during the conflict.