Indian Independence Day and some interesting facts - TravellerG

[TravellerG]

Dear LG friends,

Before starting the post, can I request you to kindly share, ‘How do you celebrate your Independence Day?’

India celebrated our 74th independence day on 15th August 2020. I was fascinated to note that there are other five more countries which also have their independence day on August 15th - I came to know about this from a local newspaper.

(Note: Some countries have their Independence Day & National Day celebrations on different dates.)

So I was inquisitive to know more about independence day & did some research on Google - I found it interesting and thought of sharing my findings with you all - here are some of them…

1. The following are the 6 countries who are sharing their independence day on August 15th:
2. Bahrain
3. Congo
4. India
5. Liechtenstein
6. North Korea
7. South Korea

(Alphabetically arranged)

1. Although the independence day of Bahrain is on August 15th, they celebrate their National day on December 16th.

2. Here are the names of the 28 countries along with the date, who share the Independence day in the month of August and celebrate it on the same day, (except Bahrain).

Sl. No	Country	Date
1	Afganistan	19
2	Bahrain	15
3	Benin	1
4	Bolivia	6
5	Burkina Faso	5
6	The central African Republic	13
7	Chad	11
8	Congo	15
9	Ecuador	10
10	Estonia	20
11	Gabon	16
12	India	15
13	Indonesia	17
14	Ivory Coast	7
15	Jamaica	6
17	North Korea	15
18	South Korea	15
19	Kyrgyzstan	31
16	Liechtenstein	15
20	Malaysia	31
21	Moldova	27
22	Niger	3
23	Pakistan	14
24	Singapore	9
25	Switzerland	1
26	Trinidad & Tobago	31
27	Ukraine	24
28	Uruguay	25

1. Is it right that there are no National Days for Britain and Denmark?
2. Britain, Russia, and France do not celebrate their Independence Day - is this true?_EDIT: We started to celebrate Independence Day from 12.06.1990 - reply by @helga19 _
3. Are there other countries who not celebrate Independence Day?

Can anyone of you throw more light on this information?

In a very simple paragraph, how India celebrates Independence day:
In India on Independence Day, our President delivers the ‘‘Address to the Nation’’ and Prime Minister hoists the national pride Tricolour Flag at the Lahori Gate of Red Fort (Delhi) every year, followed by different programmes. Independence Day parade by the Indian Army, Navy and Air Force at Red Fort is another very important event.

And every state celebrates the event with pride, showcasing their local Culture, Traditions, Achievements, etc.

Recent photos of Indian Republic day celebrated on 26th January 2020 at Chennai, Tamil Nadu. (We celebrate Independence Day & Republic Day separately)

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Hope you all will give our thoughts & share your knowledge, thanks friends

@AdamGT @user_not_found @MAHBUB_HYDER @FazeelUsmani

@Ale_003 @OmarBD @Ewaade_3A @kodjoedem RatnaAthshez

[Ewaade_3A]

Photos 3 and 4 are my favorites.

This is an informative Post.

The other countries that do not celebrate Independence do not celebrate because they were never under “Colonial rule”.

Nigeria’s independence is on the 1st of October, 2020 @TravellerG

[TravellerG]

Thank you dear @Ewaade_3A for your quick response,

Thanks for informing the photo of your liking, too

[Deep_Narayan_Singh]

Mr @TravellerG first of all I want to thanks and appreciate for your precious efforts. Really its a proudest moment for each and every Indians. I was unaware about that these countries also share their independence day or National day with India.

You provide a very great and valuable information. Thanks.

Keep guiding

[helga19]

Hello dear friend @TravellerG

You are not right, we celebrate Independence Day in Russia.

Russia Day —June 12th.

We start celebrate Independence Day from 12.06.1990.

In this day we have concerts, sport competition, festivities.

In the evening we have salute on the streets and squares.

My photos Album --Russia Day.

You can see how we celebrate Independence Day.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/wCmAybRsJAbf8wcK7

Best wishes,

Inna

[helga19]

Thank you dear @TravellerG for your post.

It is interesting, how people celebrate Independence Day in India.

Photos are amazing.

Do you celebrate one day only?

[BeatrizAguilar]

Hi @TravellerG , I love to learn everyday something new, just that I did with your post.

In Venezuela we have two important days regarding to our independence: La Declaración de la Independencia (april 19th) and La Firma del Acta de Independencia (July 5th). So, our National Day, is commemorated on July 5th and the President of the Republic and a representation of the Venezuelan Armed Forces present their honor to the father of the country (Simón Bolívar) with a military demostration and other ceremonies.

[TusharSuradkar]

Very informative post and interesting statistics @TravellerG

I was aware of Korea but as many as 6 countries sharing the same day is new to me.

All pictures are very clear and impressive.

[RosyKohli]

@TravellerG

I used to celebrate in my school & in my building on 15 th August Kids sing patriotic song only due rainy season but on 26 th January we have grand celebration pooja ,sport for kids & all members of society come celebrate lunch & dinner.

Thanks for sharing awesome post letting us know about India & other countries celebrate on same day. I was not aware so many countries celebrate in same month.

[MehadeHasan]

I love this post @TravellerG . Thanks for sharing such an great post. Truly 100% informative post. Photos are awesome.

[TravellerG]

Welcome, LG @Deep_Narayan_Singh - hope to be with you all

[TravellerG]

Oh… I see…

Thanks for correcting us, dear friend @helga19 -

I have referred your name & mentioned this info in the main post itself.

Saw your colourful shots too…

Regards

[TravellerG]

Yes, annually it is a single day celebration, although the preparations take weeks.

However, we celebrate Indian Republic Day on the 26th of January every year -

The Constitution of India officially came into force & India became an independent republic, on 26th Jan 1950.

Regards

[TravellerG]

Very happy to learn that my post was useful to you, dear friend, @BeatrizAguilar ,

Although we know, Simón Bolívar as the Father of Your Nation, I never knew July 5th ad your Independence Day - thanks for your info.

Warm regards

[TravellerG]

Welcome dear @TusharSuradkar - happy to know that my post could share some useful knowledge

[TravellerG]

“… we have grand celebration pooja, sport for kids & all members of society come celebrate lunch & dinner. …” WOW… this is really great - sharing food is divine.

Thanks for your response, dear @RosyKohli

[TravellerG]

Happy to note that the first was interesting to you; thank you for your kind words, LG @MehadeHasan

[Sophia_Cambodia]

@TravellerG very good and informative post. Cambodia celebrates it on 9 November every year. Every 5 years, there is a big one.

[TravellerG]

Oh… I see…

This BIG ONE is like what? dear @Sophia_Cambodia

Multiple days or events?

[Sophia_Cambodia]

@TravellerG oh, it is many people, bigger gathering and better preparing.