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National Commemoration Day Law for the Contribution and Deeds of the Druze Community, 5778-2018

חוק יום ציון לאומי לתרומתה ולפועלה של העדה הדרוזית, תשע"ח-2018

Published: 2018-05-31Consolidated Hebrew text as of 2026-07-20 · Last amended 2018-05-31✓ Amendment status checked against the Knesset legislation record on 2026-09-29
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Purpose§

1.

The purpose of this Law is to establish a national day for the commemoration of the deeds of the Druze community and its contribution to the State of Israel in building the land, in strengthening security and in shaping the character of Israeli society as an equal and diverse society.

National Day for the Druze Community§

2.
(a)Every year, on 1 March, the day on which the compulsory conscription of members of the Druze community to the Israel Defence Forces commenced in 1956, a national day shall be held for the commemoration of the deeds of the Druze community and its contribution to the State of Israel (in this Law – National Day for the Druze Community).
(b)Should 1 March fall on a holiday, a day of rest or a day off, a state memorial or commemoration day, or on the day preceding any of the said days, the activities of the National Day for the Druze Community shall be held on the following Sunday.

Modes of Observance§

3.
(a)In Israel Defence Forces camps, time shall be dedicated to the study of matters relating to the purpose of this Law.
(b)A central ceremony shall be held on the occasion of the National Day for the Druze Community; the Ministry of Defence shall be responsible for conducting the ceremony.
(c)The Knesset shall hold a state session on the occasion of the National Day for the Druze Community, on the date referred to in section 2 or on a date close thereto.
(d)The President's Residence shall mark the National Day for the Druze Community on the date referred to in section 2 or on a date close thereto.

Implementation and Regulations§

4.

The Minister of Defence is charged with the implementation of this Law, and may make Regulations for its implementation.

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