दिन-विशेष-लेख-सेना दिवस (ग्रीस)

[Atul Kaviraje]

                                   "दिन-विशेष-लेख"
                                  "सेना दिवस (ग्रीस)"
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मित्र/मैत्रिणींनो,

     आज दिनांक-21.11.2023-मंगळवार आहे. २१ नोव्हेंबर, हा दिवस "सेना दिवस (ग्रीस)" म्हणूनही ओळखला जातो. वाचूया, तर या दिवसाचे महत्त्व, आजच्या या "दिन-विशेष-लेख" या शीर्षकI-अंतर्गत.

                Armed Forces Day in Greece--

         When is it?--

This year (2023)
November 21 Tuesday
Next year (2024)
November 21 Thursday
Last year (2022)
November 21 Monday
Where is it celebrated?

             Greece--

     In Greece, the 21st of November is observed as Armed Forces Day. This day celebrates and gives thanks to the Hellenic Armed Forces which consist of the Hellenic Navy, Army, Air Force, and Hellenic Defense General Staff. According to the law, all Greek men 18-years of age or older have to serve in the Armed Forces for anywhere from 9-months to 12-months.

     Although there's no mandatory requirement for Greek women, they can choose to serve in any branch of the military they so choose and they can't be conscripted. Currently, Greece spends about 2.8% of its GDP on its military.

           The History Of Armed Forces Day In Greece--

     The Hellenic Army and Navy were formed in 1828, while the Hellenic Air Force was created in 1912. The missions of these branches are to defend Greece's integrity and independence, protect the national territory, and contribute to international peace and security. The Armed Forces also have to maintain high operational readiness and must contribute to social aid and the support of state service in an emergency.

     Armed Forces Day is a holiday that falls on the same day as the Entry of the Most Holy Theotokos into the Temple. This feast is most commonly known to Christians in the Western Church as the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The Virgin Mary is extremely important to the people of Greece and she's the patron saint of Greece's Armed Forces.

          Observing Armed Forces Day In Greece--

     This holiday is mainly observed as an internal holiday for the Hellenic Armed Forces, but there are some public displays as well. On this day, people can see military parades, color guards, and airshows. There may also be marching bands.

     There are also ceremonies presenting medals to members of the armed services. This day isn't a public holiday, however. Government offices and schools remain open on this day, and businesses operate according to their normal business hours. On social media, the hashtag #ArmedForcesDayGreece can be used to spread the word about this holiday online.

                   (साभार आणि सौजन्य-संदर्भ-हॉलीडेस कॅलेण्डर.कॉम)
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-----संकलन
-----श्री.अतुल एस.परब(अतुल कवीराजे)
-----दिनांक-21.11.2023-मंगळवार.
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