A day to celebrate India’s freedom from the 200-year-long British Raj, the Independence Day is celebrated on August 15 of each year. It is a day to remember all those who were martyred and sacrificed by the Freedom Movement which gained each Indian today their freedom. August 15 also coincides with the erstwhile India being partitioned into Pakistan, India, and East Pakistan (now Bangladesh).
A day of joy, respect, and revelry, this day is honoured by all Indians. The day is observed as an official holiday, but many schools and colleges have flag-hoisting ceremonies and other functions on alternate days near August 15. Many families also fly the tricolor flag from their houses or ornate their cars or homes with tri-coloured decorations.