Tazeen Akhtar | Islamabad
The Embassy of Algeria in Islamabad commemorated the 64th anniversary of Victory Day, March 19, 1962-2026, under the slogan “Eternal Glories and Renewed Victories”.
Ambassador Dr. Brahim Romani held a special event at the embassy participated by the staff and the community members living in Islamabad.
The program featured the memorial of the martyrs, prayers and a Quran recitation. In his address, Ambassador highlighted the significance of the 19 March 1962 ceasefire following the Évian Accords, which paved the way for Algeria’s independence on 5 July 1962, paying tribute to the sacrifices of the Algerian people and the FLN.
He also noted Algeria’s progress, its global role in supporting liberation movements, and the shared historical bonds with Pakistan. The event concluded with a renewed commitment to strengthening Algeria-Pakistan relations and promoting the values of independence and cooperation.
Algeria’s Victory Day (Youm an-Nasr) is celebrated annually on March 19th to commemorate the 1962 ceasefire that ended the brutal seven-year war against French colonial rule. It signifies the triumph of Algerian sovereignty and the culmination of the independence struggle just before the official independence declaration on July 5, 1962.
The Evian negotiations that brought Algeria’s victory were the culmination of the determination of millions of oppressed Algerians, strong with the legitimacy of their cause, to recover their independence. They accepted to pay a heavy toll of million and a half Martyrs in order to put an end forever to the long colonial night imposed on their blessed land and its corollaries such as poverty, underdevelopment, and the denial of a millennial culture and history.
Historical Significance: It marks the signing of the Évian Accords between France and the Algerian National Liberation Front (FLN), which officially ended the war and recognized the Algerian people’s right to self-determination.
Celebrations and Traditions: Official events include raising the national flag, holding moments of silence, and reciting Al-Fatiha in memory of the Martyrs (chouhada).
2026 Commemoration: In 2026, the 64th anniversary was observed, emphasizing national unity, the legacy of the revolution, and the nation’s efforts toward economic development and securing independence.
Cultural Importance: It is a time to pay tribute to the estimated 1.5 million people who died for Algerian independence.
Long live Algeria, and glory and eternity to our righteous martyrs.
