ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): As October 27th approaches, many Pakistanis are wondering if the day commemorated annually as Kashmir Black Day will be declared a public holiday tomorrow.
The day holds much importance as it marks the events of 1947, when Indian forces entered Srinagar, the capital of Jammu and Kashmir.
This day is remembered as the beginning of India’s illegal occupation of the region, a painful chapter in South Asian history. However, the official list issued by the Pakistani government does not include October 27 as a public holiday.
How Pakistan Observes Kashmir Black Day
Every year, Kashmir Black Day is commemorated to remember October 27, 1947, when Indian troops entered Srinagar and occupied Jammu and Kashmir.
Although the day is not a holiday, it is of profound national and emotional importance for Pakistanis and Kashmiris worldwide.
Rallies, seminars, and solidarity events are held annually to condemn Indian activities in Jammu and Kashmir and to express continued support for the people of Kashmir’s struggle for their right to self-determination.
Even though it is not a holiday, October 27 remains a somber reminder of the continuation of the pain in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) and Pakistan’s strong solidarity with the cause of Kashmir.
