India Independence Day

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2019 Date	August 15, 2019
2020 Date	August 15, 2020

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India Independence Day History

India Independence Day celebrates the end of British rule in India. Through the Indian Independence Act of 1947, British India was split into two, India and Pakistan. This separation was due to pressure from Indian Muslims who wanted their own land (Pakistan). India's independence ceremony took place on this day, one day after Pakistan's.

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LONDONERS!!! 😘😘 When I moved back from London, someone said to me "You can leave London, but you can never take London out of you! " And she was so right." This spirit!! This is what I miss.. You guys are incredible. Hats off! #15thAugustBlackDay https://t.co/NBD16r11ST
— Mariam's Madness (@mariamsmadness) August 15, 2019

Watch Live. Thousands gathered for the #Kashmir protest against Indian Government in Trafalgar Square, London. Mashallah Amazing scenes. 👌 #15AugustBlackDay https://t.co/8lXtTY1ihK
— Mariam's Madness (@mariamsmadness) August 15, 2019

Imran Khan's message to Modi. Throwback from Raiwand Jalsa 30 Sept 2016. "The Pakistani nation is fearless. Don't think we will just sit and watch you. Give Kashmiris their rights, the UN Security Council gave them their rights." #Kashmir #15AugustBlackDay https://t.co/xKGQ6B40Ts
— Mariam's Madness (@mariamsmadness) August 15, 2019