Every year, 15th of August is celebrated as Independence Day of India. The day commemorate political independence from of the nation from the British rule on 15th August 1947 and that independence is celebrated every year, although in a much more subdued form than on Republic Day. The Independence Day of India is much more than commemorating the anniversary of India’s free statehood. It is a moment of celebration, a day to pay tribute to the martyrs because of whose struggle and sacrifice we are breathing an air of freedom. “At the stroke of the midnight hour, when the world sleeps, India will awake to life and freedom,” said Jawaharlal Nehru about this, one of the most important days in the history of the Indian nation. Independence Day is acknowledged as a national holiday in India. This year, India will celebrate its 67th Independence Day. Read more: independenceday2013/67th-independence-day-india-wishes-15-august-2013/#ixzz2bvia4Fa4
Posted on: Wed, 14 Aug 2013 08:24:35 +0000
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