10 facts to know about India’s Independence Day:

1. Date: India’s Independence Day is celebrated on August 15th every year.

2. Year:India gained independence from British colonial rule on August 15, 1947.

3. Tryst with Destiny:Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of India, delivered the famous “Tryst with Destiny” speech on the eve of Independence.

4. National Flag Hoisting: The Prime Minister hoists the national flag at the Red Fort in New Delhi on this day, followed by a speech.

5. National Anthem: The national anthem, “Jana Gana Mana,” written by Rabindranath Tagore, is sung during flag hoisting ceremonies.

6. Tri-Color Flag: The Indian flag consists of three horizontal stripes: saffron (top), white (middle), and green (bottom), with a navy blue Ashoka Chakra (wheel) in the center.

7. Public Celebrations: Independence Day is celebrated with flag hoisting ceremonies, parades, cultural events, and patriotic songs across the country.

8. National Holiday: Independence Day is a national holiday in India, allowing citizens to participate in the celebrations.

9. Significance: It marks the end of British colonial rule and the beginning of self-governance and democracy in India.

10. Remembering Freedom Fighters: On this day, tributes are paid to freedom fighters who sacrificed their lives for India’s independence.