A Global Celebration of Freedom: 7 Countries Celebrating Independence Day

Zee Media Bureau
Aug 09, 2024

America - July 4th: A Day to Celebrate Unity and Freedom

The signature of the Declaration of Independence in 1776, which has come to represent freedom and unification throughout the country, is celebrated on July 4th as Independence Day in the United States.

Unity in Diversity - August 15, India

India celebrates its rich culture, variety, and the spirit of unity among its people on August 15, which marks the end of British rule in 1947.

The July 14th Revolutionary Spirit in France

On July 14, Bastille Day commemorates the start of the French Revolution in 1789 and is marked by colorful parades and fireworks that salute liberty, equality, and brotherhood.

Mexico - September 16: Cheers to independence

September 16th is Mexico's Independence Day, a time of cultural celebration and patriotic enthusiasm commemorating the beginning of the country's struggle against Spanish domination in 1810.

South Africa: Embrace of Democracy on April 27

On April 27, people celebrate Freedom Day, which commemorates the first post-apartheid elections held in 1994 and signaled the beginning of a democratic and free South Africa that valued diversity and unity.

Brazil's Declaration of Independence on September 7th

Brazil celebrates its Independence Day on September 7th, which is marked by military parades and a sense of patriotism, to remember its freedom from Portuguese domination in 1822.

Ghana - African Dawn of Freedom, March 6th

Ghana celebrates its independence on March 6th, the day it was freed from British colonial domination in 1957, as a sign of African unification and self-determination.

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