Independence Day 2024: 10 Interesting Facts About India's Independence Everyone Should Know

Independence Day 2024: Independence Day is an important National festival of India, which is celebrated every year on 15th August. On this day India gained independence from British rule. Independence Day is a symbol of pride and unity for India. This day reminds us of the hard work and sacrifice of our freedom fighters and gives us an opportunity to reiterate our responsibility to build a free and democratic India. There are many interesting facts related to Independence Day, which every Indian should know.
Each year, as we celebrate Independence Day, the information related to the event helps us embody the ideals of an exemplary citizen. It includes essential details about our national flag, national anthem, and flag hoisting, which bring us closer to our country. It is important to share these significant and fascinating aspects of Independence Day with children as well. 

Here are 10 interesting facts related to Independence Day:

• First movement

For centuries, the British rule ruled India, but when the oppression of the British started increasing, protests started in different parts of the country. The first and biggest protest against the British East India Company and demanding independence was the Revolution of 1857. The fire of this revolution spread across the country and movements started all over the country.
 

• First flag hoisting

On 15 August 1947, the first Prime Minister of India, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, hoisted the flag for the first time at the Red Fort. This tradition has continued every year since then and every Prime Minister hoists the flag at the Red Fort on this day and addresses the country.
 

• Creation of the tricolor

The design of the Indian national flag was prepared by Pingali Venkaiah. The original design was presented to Mahatma Gandhi in 1921 and the current tricolor was adopted by the Constituent Assembly of India on 22 July 1947.
 

• National flag

The saffron color included in the Indian national flag is a symbol of courage. The white color is a symbol of truth and peace. The green stripe symbolises fertility, growth and purity of the land. The Ashoka Chakra present in it has 24 spokes.
 

• National Anthem

'Jana Gana Mana' is sung as the national anthem on Independence Day. It was first sung in 1911 at the Calcutta (now Kolkata) session of the Indian National Congress. Rabindranath Tagore is the composer of the national anthem.
 

• Rules of the National Anthem

One should always stand in attention while the national anthem is being sung and played. The pronunciation should be correct and should be sung within a period of 52 seconds.
 

• National Emblem

After independence, the National Emblem of India, the Lion Capital of Ashoka, was adopted on 26 January 1950. This symbol is taken from the Ashoka Pillar of Sarnath.
 

• Commemoration of Freedom Fighters

On the occasion of Independence Day, tributes are paid to freedom fighters across the country. This day is considered to be a day to remember the sacrifices of great leaders like Mahatma Gandhi, Bhagat Singh, Subhash Chandra Bose, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and countless freedom fighters.
 

• Red Fort Parade

The main attraction of the Independence Day celebrations is the parade held at the Red Fort, in which contingents of the Indian Army, Navy, Air Force and other security forces participate. Apart from this, cultural tableaux from various states are also displayed.
 

• National Holiday

Independence Day is a national holiday in India. All government offices, schools, and most private institutions remain closed on this day. People take part in flag hoisting, parades, and cultural programs.