India's Independence Day is celebrated on August 15th to commemorate the end of British rule in 1947. On this national holiday, the Prime Minister hoists the national flag in New Delhi while families celebrate by decorating their homes in the colors of the Indian flag and getting together for meals and picnics. This day also marks the division of India and Pakistan into two separate countries.

1. Independence Day
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2. August 15th,
Independence Day
in India

3. India's Independence Day on August 15 th
commemorates the end of British rule in 1947.

4. The day is a national holiday in India and
celebrated all over the country.

5. This is also the day when India and Pakistan
were divided into two separate countries.

6. On August 15th, you’ll find tricolor flags and
buntings everywhere,…

7. …while buildings of national importance are
illuminated.
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8. The Prime Minister of India hoists the national
flag at the Red Fort in New Delhi.

9. Families and friends get together for lunch or
dinner, or for a picnic.

10. …homes are decorated with saffron, white, and
green, the colors of the Indian flag.

11. Thank You