Happy 74th Independent Day | Why Do We Celebrate Independence Day | INDIA

Independent Day 

India become free from the British rule on 15th August 1947 and the first Prime Minister of Independent India Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru hoisted the national flag at the Lahori Gate of Red Fort in New Delhi. The incumbent Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru customarily raises the flag and gives an address to the nation. 

 

On August 15, 1947 India had achieved Independence after years of struggle and Independence Day is annually celebrated on 15th August, as a national holiday in India.  The day when the provisions of Indian Independence Act 1947 as passed by the British Parliament. The British India was divided along religion lines into the dominions of India and Pakistan. 

The displacement of nearly 15 million people due to religious violence. 

Why Do we Celebrate 15th August 

The India Independence from the British Government on 15th August 1947, The day when the provisions of Indian Independence Act 1947 as passed by the British Parliament. Independence Day is annually celebrated on 15th August. 15th August as a national holiday in india. This day is observed throughout Indian national flag hoisting ceremonies, parades ,cultural events and the singing of the Indian national anthem "Jana Gana Mana". The moment was indeed special.

Independence Day 2020

This year marks the 74th Independence Day which will be celebrated amid the ongoing Corona virus pandemic in the country.  On August 15, 2020 we would have achieved 74 years of freedom.  Independence Day is We are going to celebrate on Saturday, August 15, 2020 in India. "On the occasion of 74th Independence Day let us come together to celebrate the biggest occasion for every Indian and promises to protect it"

Public Holiday in India 

India has three national holidays 

Republic Day 26th January 

Independence Day 15th August and

Gandhi Jayanti 2 October 

INDIA 

Official name

Bharat (Hindi) 

Capital 

New Delhi 

Official Languages

Hindi; English 

Official Religion 

none

Population 

(2019 est.) 1,387,037,000