7th Armed Forces Veterans Day - January 14
January 17 , 2023
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- This day is dedicated to honouring the sacrifices and service of veterans who have served in the country’s armed forces.
- The celebration of this day began in 2017.
- The origins of this day can be traced back to Armistice Day, which is celebrated on November 11 all over the world.
- The first Armistice Day was held on November 11, 1919.
- It aims to commemorate the end of World War I and to honour the brave soldiers who fought in the war.
- In India, the day was first marked through a resolution passed by the Congress in 1926.
- In 2017, Armistice Day was renamed Armed Forces Veterans Day in India.
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