Today, Bosnia and Herzegovina is marking Victory Day over Fascism, 80 years since the capitulation of Hitler’s Germany in World War II.
In memory of Victory Day over Fascism in World War II, but also in memory of the numerous heroes who invested their lives in that victory, numerous anti-fascist associations and institutions are organizing various events and paying tribute to the victims.
At 10:00, a tribute and flower laying ceremony in front of the “Eternal Flame” memorial in Sarajevo. After that, at 10:30 – Memorial Park “Vraca”, tribute and flower laying.
As part of the final day of the “Days of the Sarajevo Canton” event, a flower laying ceremony was held organized by the Assembly and Government of the Sarajevo Canton on the occasion of marking May 9 – Victory Day over Fascism, Europe Day and Golden Lily Day.
The unique organization of fighters of the City of Mostar, in cooperation with UABNOR Mostar, organizes the commemoration of the Day of Victory over Fascism, the Day of Golden Lilies and the day when, according to the organizers, the HVO and HV attacked Mostar.
At 10:00 a.m. a laying of flowers at the Partisan Memorial Cemetery, while at 10:45 a.m. a tribute and laying of flowers happened at Šehitluci, in memory of the fallen members of the Army and MUP of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
The organizers emphasize the importance of preserving the memory of the fight against fascism and honoring all those who died in the defense of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Victory Day over fascism, Europe Day and Golden Lilies Day are also organized by the City of Tuzla. The commemoration will take place at the Slana Banja location starting at 10:00 a.m.
In the Republika Srpska, the “Immortal Regiment” march will be held today, on the day of victory over fascism, in Banja Luka, Trebinje, Srbac, and Pale, the organizers announced.
The gathering of participants in Banja Luka took place from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. in the Petar Kočić Park, and the column then headed to the Martyrs’ Square, where flowers were laid and tribute paid to the victims of fascism.
On this day in 1945, with the signing of the capitulation of Nazi Germany, World War II in Europe ended.
This historic moment marked the end of a multi-year conflict that brought horror, suffering and destruction throughout the world. The victory over fascism is not only a military triumph, but also a moral and ideological victory over totalitarianism, intolerance and hatred.
Victory Day over Fascism carries with it a deep meaning and important lessons that must not be forgotten. It is a day when we remember the courage and sacrifice of millions of soldiers and civilians who fought against fascism and for the freedom of their peoples.
It is a day when we honor all the victims of war and the Holocaust, when we remember their suffering and suffering, but also when we celebrate their courage, determination and unwavering will for freedom.
