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Independence day

Celebrated every July 4, marking the US declaration of independence from Britain in 1776 with fireworks, parades and patriotic events

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Shadi's take on America celebrating 250 years of independence

CartoonJuly 03, 2026
India's Railway Protection Force (RPF) personnel during a ceremony to mark the country's Independence Day, in Chennai on August 15. AFP
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India celebrates 78th Independence Day with pomp and fanfare

AsiaAugust 15, 2024
National flags and decorations for sale ahead of Pakistan's Independence Day in Peshawar on Tuesday. EPA

Pakistan Independence Day: Country marks its 77th birthday

AsiaAugust 14, 2024
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the nation during Independence Day celebrations at the historic Red Fort in Delhi. Photo: Altaf Hussain
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AsiaAugust 15, 2023
Vendors sell national flags along a roadside in New Delhi. AFP
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AsiaAugust 15, 2023
Four generations of Dubai's Siraj family have roots in both India and Pakistan and celebrate the independence days of both countries. Antonie Robertson / The National
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Meet the Dubai family whose hearts beat for Pakistan and India

HeritageAugust 15, 2023
Drummers help celebrate Pakistan's Independence Day at an event held event held by the Pakistan Association Dubai. Photo: Pakistan Association Dubai
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Pakistanis celebrate Independence Day in the UAE

UAEAugust 14, 2023
Indian Border Security Force personnel (dressed in brown) and Pakistani Rangers (dressed in black) take part in the Beating Retreat ceremony at the India-Pakistan Wagah border post on January 26, 2022. Narinder Nanu / AFP

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WorldAugust 14, 2023
Sundas Nawaz, a Pakistani resident, with her children Bilal, Zainab and Umar at their home in Sharjah. Pawan Singh / The National

Pakistanis in UAE celebrate Independence Day in their 'home from home'

UAEAugust 14, 2023
Independence Day fireworks at the White House in Washington. AFP

Drones, not fireworks, in some US cities on Independence Day

USJuly 03, 2023
Fireworks on the National Mall above the Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument and the US Capitol building during last year's Independence Day celebrations. AP

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Filipino students perform during a parade at the 125th Philippine Independence Day celebrations at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Leslie Pableo for The National
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Thousands of Filipino residents celebrate independence day in the UAE

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Secretary of State Antony Blinken congratulated India on '75 years of diplomatic relations' with Washington. AFP

Blinken marks India's 75th Independence Day

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A dance performer gets ready to take the stage during India's Independence Day celebrations at the Indian Embassy in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
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Envoy's independence day message to Indians in UAE

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Pakistani officials and residents celebrate the country's independence day at the embassy in Abu Dhabi on Sunday. Photo: Pakistan Embassy in UAE
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Pakistani officials in UAE recall sacrifices that led to country's creation

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Bollywood star Salman Khan. Photo: Instagram / beingsalmankhan
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Bollywood stars mark India's Independence Day

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