Open main menu Ayyob Search Independence Day (India) Read in another language Watch this page Edit "Fifteenth of August" redirects here. For other uses, see 15 August. Independence Day is annually celebrated on 15 August, as a national holiday in India commemorating the nation's independence from the United Kingdom on 15 August 1947, the UK Parliament passed the Indian Independence Act 1947 transferring legislative sovereignty to the Indian Constituent Assembly. India still retained King George VI as head of state until its transition to full republican constitution. India attained independence following the Independence Movement noted for largely non-violent resistance and civil disobedience led by the Indian National Congress (INC). Independence coincided with the partition of India, in which the British India was divided along religious lines into the Dominions of India and Pakistan; the partition was accompanied by violent riots and mass casualties, and the displacement of nearly 15 million people due to religious violence. On 15 August 1947, the first Prime Minister of India, Jawaharlal Nehru raised the Indian national flag above the Lahori Gate of the Red Fort in Delhi. On each subsequent Independence Day, the incumbent Prime Minister customarily raises the flag and gives an address to the nation.[2] The entire event is broadcast by Doordarshan, India's national broadcaster, and usually begins with the shehnai music of Ustad Bismillah Khan. Independence Day of India The national flag of India hoisted on a wall adorned with domes and minarets. The National Flag of India hoisted at the Red Fort in Delhi; hoisted flags are a common sight on Independence Day. Also called स्वतंत्रता दिवस Observed by India Type National Significance Commemorates the independence of India Celebrations Flag hoisting, parade, fireworks, singing patriotic songs and the National Anthem Jana Gana Mana, speech by the Prime Minister of India and President of India Date 15 August[1] Frequency Annual First time 15th August 1947 Related to Republic Day Independence Day is observed throughout India with flag-hoisting ceremonies, parades and cultural events. It is a national holiday.[3][4] History Celebration Security threats In popular culture See also References Last edited 3 days ago by JaventheAlderick Wikipedia Content is available under CC BY-SA 3.0 unless otherwise noted. Terms of UsePrivacyDesktop