Liberation Day is observed in Afghanistan every February 15, commemorating the end of the Soviet withdrawal from the country. The withdrawal began on May 15, 1988, following agreements signed by Afghanistan and Pakistan regarding mutual relations, as well as a declaration by the United States and the USSR to refrain from interference. The last Soviet soldiers left Afghanistan on February 15, 1989, marking a significant moment in the Soviet-Afghan war. During the withdrawal, over 100,000 Soviet soldiers exited Afghanistan, with varying estimates of casualties among soldiers and civilians during the conflict. This public holiday serves as a reminder of the historical events surrounding the end of foreign military presence in Afghanistan.