KATHMANDU: Every nation marks its National Day once a year as it is a designated date on which celebrations mark the nationhood of a country. Importance attached to the National Day as well as the degree to which it is celebrated varies enormously from country to country.

But when it comes to our country, although we celebrated Falgun 7 as the national day nearly for six decades, there is no fixed day for it after the Janaandolan II.

The cabinet meeting of August 30 last year had entrusted its political committee to do necessary groundwork to decide on this important day. However, until now, the committee has not done any homework in this regard.

Dambar Shrestha, a member of the political committee, who is also a cabinet member, admitted having done nothing to take decision on the national day. “We will soon discuss the issue and let you know.”

Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) officials said they were facing many difficulties due to the confusion over the day. Rudhra Nepal, under secretary at MoFA said, “During the meeting with us, ambassadors give advice that it will be easier for them if our government fixes the date.”

This particular day holds greater significance in the diplomatic sector as the embassies and missions observe and highlight their National Day organising special functions and ceremonies.

Due to the unclear status of on it, other countries have not sent the greetings and messages to Nepali citizen, President and Prime Minister on the occasion.

According to the officials, besides Falgun 7, there are many events, which can be the national day such as, Baishak-1 — the date, when the Janaandolan-2 was a success, and Jestha —the date when the monarchy was formally abolished from the country.

They also opine that we can get some ideas from other countries too as most countries have a fixed date National Day, while others have movable dates. Jamacia is an example, which celebrates its National day on the first Monday in August.