March 25th is Greece's National Day, commemorating the start of the Greek War of Independence in 1821 against 400 years of occupation by the Ottoman Turks. It is celebrated annually across Greece, Cyprus, and Greek communities worldwide with parades, festivities, and the largest military parade held in Athens. The national holiday honors the revolution and heroes who fought for Greece's freedom and independence.

1. National day-March 25th

2. WHAT?
• It is a day of remembrance of the beginning of
the liberation in 1821 with a big revolution
against Turks by whom Greece was occupied
for over 400 years.

3. WHEN?
• Every year on March 25th.

4. WHERE?
• All over around Greece , Cyprus and Greek
communities all over the world.

5. HOW?
• The day is a public holiday
in Greece and Cyprus.
Usually the celebrations
include parades and other
festivities on the same
day or the previous one.
The biggest event is the
military parade in Athens
on March 25th. In other
municipalities there are
parades military
departments, students,
clubs etc. and praises in
churches.

6. WHY?
• Because we want to keep in mind the days of
revolution and the heroes who showed great
bravery to have an independent Greece!

7. So let’s celebrate together
the Greek national!!!!!!
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