Others are in memory of National Heroes or commemorate political events in the nation's recent history. There are several folk festivals held regularly in every part of the country. Exact dates of such festivals are fixed annually by the District Administration of the respective area, at least 01 month in advance. Commemorating the anniversary of Pakistan Resolution passed by the Muslims of South Asia on March 23, 1940. Military parade are held at Lahore Peshawar, Quetta and Karachi.
Main feature is the grand parade at Islamabad.
At Dera Ismail Khan. Local games, folk dances, music, cattles races and exhibition of local handicrafts. Religious festival commemorating the great 18-19 April 97 sacrifice offered by Prophet Ibrahim. Celebrated on 10 Zilhaj, 08-10 April 98 12th month of Islamic Calendar. Collective prayers after sun-set, sacrifice of goats, sheep, cows or camels and distribution of meat among relatives, friends and poor.