Armed Forces Day is celebrated on the 5 October, the day of the foundation of the Tentara Keamanan Rakyat ("People's Security Armed Forces"), the predecessor of the TNI, in 1945, itself a replacement for the "Badan Keamanan Rakyat" ("People's Security Corps") established on 29 August on the same year. Military parades are held nationwide in major cities and provincial capitals in honor of the TNI's serving men and women and military veterans. Rouz-e Artesh (English: "Army Day") is celebrated on 18 April, the establishment day of the army. Iraqi Armed Forces Day is celebrated on 6 January, and marks the anniversary of the
Liberation Day (Channel Islands) English) and a re-enactment of the raising of flags (including that at Fort Regent). A parade of vintage and military vehicles, bands and service organisations is reviewed by the official party. The afternoon community celebrations are of an informal character, including a programme of entertainments and stalls in Saint Helier. An official ceremony also takes place at the Crematorium where there is a memorial to victims and slave workers of various nationalities. Representatives of affected nationalities take part in the commemoration. Liberation Day (Channel Islands) In Jersey and Guernsey, Liberation Day (Jèrriais: "Jour d'la Libéthâtion") is celebrated each year on