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
Islamic Republic of Iran Army Day show of military force on Iran Army Day with parades every 18 April, often demonstrating new defense technologies. The parade is held in front of the mausoleum of Ruhollah Khomeini. Islamic Republic of Iran Army Day Islamic Republic of Iran Army Day (Persian:روز ارتش جمهوری اسلامی ایران) is a national holiday of Iran, celebrated annually on April 18.The day of the Iranian Army has been celebrated since 1979. On April 8, 1979 Ayatollah Khomeini met with Iranian Armed Forces soldiers who made an invaluable contribution to the victory of the revolution. On April 18, 1979, the former Supreme Leader of