Independence Day (India) subcontinent into India and Pakistan. At the 1929 Lahore session of the Indian National Congress, the "Purna Swaraj" declaration, or "Declaration of the Independence of India" was promulgated, and 15 August was declared as Independence Day. The Congress called on people to pledge themselves to civil disobedience and "to carry out the Congress instructions issued from time to time" until India attained complete independence. Celebration of such an Independence Day was envisioned to stoke nationalistic fervour among Indian citizens, and to force the British government to consider granting independence. The Congress observed 26 January as the Independence Day between 1930
Independence Day (Belarus) event of Independence Day is a solemn military parade. After the official part, the holiday social events start. Throughout the country celebrations and festivities are held. In the evening in Minsk fireworks are arranged. A series of concerts and events are held in Gomel, with a special emphasis on the Belarusian identity. Independence Day (Belarus) Independence Day of the Republic of Belarus (, ) (Republic Day) is a public holiday, the independence day of Belarus and is celebrated each year on July 3. July 3, 1944, was also the liberation of Minsk, capital of Belarus from the Wehrmacht during the