Kargil Vijay Diwas is observed in India on July 26th every year to commemorate the country’s victory over Pakistan in the Kargil War in 1999. This day honors the soldiers who fought valiantly and laid down their lives during the conflict, which took place in the Kargil district of Jammu and Kashmir.
The Kargil War began in May 1999, when Pakistani soldiers and militants infiltrated Indian territory. The conflict lasted for about two months, culminating in India’s successful recapture of key positions that had been occupied by the intruders. The war officially ended on July 26, 1999, with India regaining control over the previously lost territories.
Kargil Vijay Diwas is marked by various events and ceremonies, including memorial services, parades, and wreath-laying ceremonies at war memorials across the country. The main celebrations take place at the Kargil War Memorial in Dras, Jammu and Kashmir, where tributes are paid to the fallen soldiers.
