What happened: Following two years of deafening silence amid Covid-19, on March 21, people returned to the Wagah-Attari border, brimming with patriotism and eager to witness Pakistan Rangers and Indian Border Security Forces execute the daily Beating Retreat routine. The procession is now held every evening, attracting thousands of onlookers from across the country. Details: During this time, the border guards of the two countries stopped shaking hands, civilian participation was prohibited on both sides, and the young soldiers just saluted their respective flags without opening their respective country’s gates, altering the tradition. More: Takbir and long live Pakistan slogans may once again be heard resounding throughout the area, and Pakistan Day celebrations are set to be in full force for the first time in two years. History: The joint procession on the Wagah border is a tradition that dates back to 1959 and has been held continuously since then, with the exception of days of war, including a suicide bombing by Pakistani border guards in Nov 2014, until March 2020. In response to pandemic procedures, the two countries closed their borders, and the custom was severely curtailed.