Israel celebrates Independence Day- 63 Years

Celebrations will begin on Monday evening, 9 continuing throughout Tuesday,10 May. The day preceding this celebration, ‘Yom Hazikaron’, is devoted to the memory of those who gave their lives for the country
 
Celebrations for the 63rd anniversary of Israel's regaining its independence will begin on Monday evening, 9 May throughout the country, continuing throughout Tuesday,10 May.
 
The official observance starts when the state flag is raised to full mast at a national ceremony on Mount Herzl in Jerusalem. Israel Independence Day is celebrated annually on 5 Iyar, which corresponded to 14 May 1948, the date the British mandate ended over the Land of Israel.
 
The day preceding this celebration, ‘Yom Hazikaron’, is devoted to the memory of those who gave their lives for the achievement of the country's independence and its continued existence.
 
The total number of soldiers and security personnel who fell since the War of Independence is over 21,000. The total including those who fell in the struggle for the state before 1948 is over 22,000. On this day, Jewish people Honor the memory of the young men and women who gave their lives for the creation and security of the Jewish State.
 
‘Yom Hazikaron’ is an Israeli national holiday, and this year it is commemorated on the 9th May. The day includes many national ceremonies for fallen soldiers in which senior public officials and military officers are present.