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Mahavir/Sadqi International Parade Ground

Coordinates: 30°22′00″N 73°53′07″E / 30.36667°N 73.88528°E / 30.36667; 73.88528
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The Retreat ceremony (lowering of the flags ceremony) at Mahavir/Sadqi international parade ground located in Sadqi village, just 14 km from Fazilka City in Fazilka district, Punjab, India. but b/w Sulemanki village, just 45 km from Major City Depalpur City in Okara district, Pakistan. It's like Attari-Wagah border ceremony and Firozpur (Hussainiwala) National Martyrs Memorial, is a daily retreat ceremony ritual in which the security forces of India (Border Security Force) and Pakistan (Pakistan Rangers) are performing daily joint ceremonial drill.[1]

It is alternatively a symbol of the two countries' rivalry, as well as brotherhood and cooperation.

Overview

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It is on the former National Highway no. 10 and about 14 km from the district’s headquarters, Fazilka.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Khaleeli, Homa (1 November 2010). "Goodbye to the ceremony of silly walks between India and Pakistan". The Guardian. Retrieved 14 November 2011.

30°22′00″N 73°53′07″E / 30.36667°N 73.88528°E / 30.36667; 73.88528