“I want to show to those who deprive people the right to love of country, that when we know how to sacrifice ourselves for our duties and convictions, death does not matter if one dies for those one loves-for his country and for others dear to him.”-Jose Rizal These heroic acts should be appreciated as much as we appreciate the endowment of sovereignty.
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Inspired by their strength to fight and dedication to free the country against colonizers should be remembered by the generations of today and the years to come.
This day is not just a regular holiday, it is this day that Filipinos remember the courage and sacrifices by soldiers and heroes who fought for our motherland. It is of its essence to know profoundly the past, so that we may be in complete openness with the men who made that history and in intimate communion with their thoughts, their deeds, and their noble lives.”-Claro M. “Nationalism is nourished by a sense of history. (On or between April 15 and May 15, depending on the Hebrew calendar).To remember the sacrifices of our heroes and appreciate sovereignty Angola, Morocco, Albania, Lebanon, Panama, and Yemen celebrate their independence days on various dates in November while Portugal, Finland, South Africa, Kenya, Tanzania, and Qatar among other countries became independent in December. Other countries that commemorate their independence in October include Uganda (9), Fiji (10), Zambia (24), and the Czech Republic (28). Africa’s most populated country, Nigeria, also celebrates its Independence Day on October 1.
October to DecemberĪlthough Cyprus attained independence from the UK on August 16, 1960, Independence Day is celebrated on October 1. 21 independence days are celebrated in September of every year, including in Uzbekistan (September 1), Brazil (7), Costa Rica (15), Mexico (16), Chile (18), Mali (22), and Botswana (30). A record 26 countries celebrate their independence days in the month of August, among them Jamaica (6), Ecuador (10), Pakistan (14), South and North Korea (15), India (15), the Congo Republic (15), Gabon (17), and Malaysia (31) among others. South Sudan, the newest sovereign state, attained independence on July 9, 2011. Algerian independence is celebrated on July 5. The US commemorates its Independence Day on July 4. Countries such as Sweden, Norway, Russia, Iceland, the DRC, and 6 others attained their independence in June.įive countries including Canada, Rwanda, Somali, Hong Kong, and Burundi have July 1 as their Independence Day. Interestingly, Israel on or between April 15 and May 15 (a day known as Iyar 5) depending on the Hebrew calendar. 12 countries across the globe observe their independence days in May, among them Latvia (May 4), Romania (9), Paraguay (15), and Georgia and Guyana (May 26). Both Togo and Sierra Leon share Independence Day (April 27) although they attained independence in 19 respectively. Syria, Zimbabwe, and Irelands commemorate their independence days on April 17, 18, and 24 respectively. Senegal was the first country to attain independence in April (April 4), followed by Georgia on April 9. 12 countries including Sri Lanka, Chile, Serbia, Lithuania, Gambia, and the Dominican Republic attained their independence in February. Myanmar and Ukraine celebrate their independence days on January 4 and 22 respectively. Of these countries 7 commemorate the day on January 1 including Haiti, Sudan, Cuba, Cameroon, Samoa, Brunei, and the Czech Republic. A Selection of Independence Days January to MarchĪ total of 31 countries around the world celebrate their independence days between January 1 and March 31. Below are countries’ independence days by months. The day is considered a national holiday in many countries. Most independent countries celebrate their Independence Day annually as a commemoration of their independence. A territory can either declare independence or be granted the same by another territory that has been exercising sovereignty over it. Although it is not clearly highlighted in international law, a country effectively becomes a sovereign state when the United Nations recognizes its independence.
Attaining independence is one of the most important milestones in the history of a territory or a country.
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