Youm-e-Takbir
Youm-e-Takbir یومِ تکبیر | |
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Observed by | Pakistan |
Type | National |
Celebrations | Flag hoisting, atomic energy exhibitions, award ceremonies, singing patriotic songs, entertainment and military programmes, speeches, etc. |
Date | May 28 |
Next time | 28 May 2025 |
Frequency | Annual |
Youm-e-Takbir (
Etymology
This phrase is recited by
History
The Prime Minister of Pakistan at the time, Mian Nawaz Sharif and by the joint efforts of Dr Abdul Qadeer Khan ordered the launching of the nuclear bomb test in response to Indian threats and nuclear tests (Smiling Buddha).[5]
Celebrations
The day was officially signed by Prime Minister Sharif.[clarification needed] It was first celebrated by giving awards such as the Chagai Medal to various individuals and industries in the fields of science and industry.[6] The Sharif government also established the Chagai I Medal which was first awarded to the scientists of Pakistan in 1998 who witnessed the tests.[7] The graphite mountains are visibly shown in the gold medallion and equal ribbon stripes of yellow, red and white.[7]
References
- ^ "Pakistan's Nuclear Weapons Program - 1998: The Year of Testing". Retrieved 2011-12-16.
- ^ "Pakistan Nuclear Weapons". Fas.org. Retrieved 2011-12-16.
- ^ "Pakistan's Nuclear Weapons". thenews. Retrieved 2011-12-16.
- ^ "13th Youm-e-Takbeer to be observed today". 28 May 2011. Archived from the original on 12 January 2012. Retrieved July 28, 2011.
- ^ MIK (2023-05-03). "May 28, 1998: The Day Pakistan Became a Nuclear Power – A Historical Overview". Life In Pakistan. Retrieved 2023-05-06.
- ^ "Youm-e-Takbeer being marked today". May 28, 2011. Retrieved July 28, 2011.
- ^ a b "Republic of Pakistan: Chagai I Medal". April 26, 2011. Retrieved July 28, 2011.