May 7 – Defender of Fatherland Day in Kazakhstan

On May 7, Kazakhstan will celebrate a national holiday – Defender of the Fatherland Day. Across the country, tribute will be paid to servicemen, veterans, and all those who contribute to ensuring the state’s defense capability and safeguarding its independence, peace, and security. This year marks the 34th anniversary of the Kazakh army. Notably, on May 7, 1992, a decree was signed to establish the national Armed Forces. In 2012, this day was granted the status of a public holiday. Kazakhstan’s Armed Forces include the Ground Forces, Air Defense Forces, and the Naval Forces. Airborne Assault Troops also operate within the military. Since the 1990s, Kazakhstan has participated in international UN peacekeeping missions in Lebanon, on the Golan Heights, Tajikistan, Iraq, as well as on the African continent.

Web-editor: Арайлым Серқанова