Attari–Wagah border ceremony

The ceremony at the Attari–Wagah border is a daily ceremony that the security forces of India (Border Security Force) and Pakistan (Pakistan Rangers) have jointly followed since 1959. The drill is characterized by elaborate and rapid dance-like manoeuvres and raising legs as high as possible. It is symbolic of the brotherhood as well as the rivalry that these two nations share. The border troops exchange sweets with the opposing side during the Muslim holidays of Eid and Hindu holiday of Diwali.

The flag lowering ceremony at the village of Wagah is held each evening immediately before sunset. The ceremony begins with battle calls from both sides in the form of loud screaming by the border guards. This is followed by a series of organized high kicks, stomps, and dance moves during which the opposing forces stare each other down. The event ends with a handshake of good faith being exchanged by the head guards along with the lowering of the flags.

It has been a peaceful gathering with the exception of the 2014 Wagah border suicide attack claimed by three outlawed rival Islamist groups in which 60 people were killed and over 110 people were left injured. It has also been cancelled on occasion such as when Pakistan returned Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman back to India after his plane was shot down by the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) during the 2019 India-Pakistan standoff. It has also been stalled indefinitely from 8 May 2025 due to the 2025 Pahalgam terrorist attack which killed 26 civilians.

Similar India-Pakistan border ceremonies are also organised at several other places, such as the Mahavir/Sadqi border near Fazilka in Punjab, the Hussainiwala/Ganda Singh Wala border near Firozpur in Punjab, and Munabao–Khokhrapar border ceremony in Barmer district in Rajasthan. India's border with other nations, such as Bangladesh and China, also has similar ceremonies.