It is a day celebrating the formal acceptance by the Allies of World War II of Nazi Germany's unconditional surrender of its armed forces on 8 May 1945,
It marked the end of World War II in Europe.
The Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation for Those Who Lost Their Lives during the Second World War is also celebrated on this day.
The day was declared in 2004 and was commemorated by the United Nations since then.