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Independence Day in Pakistan

Public life:

Independence Day is an official holiday in Pakistan on August 14, all governmental, non- governmental agencies, organizations, educational institutions, post offices, and the main markets are closed.

Public transport does not remain on all major routes. Traffic jams are common due to Independence Day Parade.

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Background:

The Indo-Pak subcontinent remained a British colony from 1849 to 1947. not approve united from British rule in India, the inhabitants of the subcontinent. A revolt which finally occurred in 1857 formed the shape of a freedom movement to gain their independence, the people of British India's efforts an example.

Muslims ruled the subcontinent before the British invasion and suffered because of the 1857 uprising against the British East India Company. Leaders like Sir Syed Ahmed Khan and Syed Ameer Ali worked hard for the political rise of the Muslim people.

The Indian National Congress in 1885 formed, which later became the largest political party of British India. The main Muslim political leaders, including Muhammad Ali Jinnah, were members of the Indian National Congress and worked towards Hindu-Muslim unity and independence of India.

The All India Muslim League was founded on 30 December 1906. It was for an independent Muslim state in India growing demand. In 1930, Muhammad Iqbal presented the idea of ​​a separate Muslim state that would geographically consist of the Muslim majority areas in the subcontinent. The word Pakistan is a compound of two words Pak Pure and Stan Meaning country meaning, coined a name of Choudhry Rahmat Ali.

 Strong Hindu nationalism was the two-nation theory, an ideology that is certified as a basis for Pakistan's creation. In 1940, the Pakistan Resolution was passed in Lahore to demand greater Muslim autonomy in British India.

After the Second World War, it was expected that the British colonies would disintegrate soon. The Pakistan Movement led by Muhammad Ali Jinnah led to create a Muslim state. Pakistan won independence from British rule on August 14, 1947. At birth, Pakistan had two parts commonly known as East and West Pakistan. In 1971 East Pakistan separated from West Pakistan and became Bangladesh.

What do people?

People across Pakistan Independence Day with patriotic zeal to celebrate. Many people who have the Independence Day Parade participate dress in green and white, which are the Pakistani flag colors. People visit national monuments and sites of national importance Independence Day celebration. This is also a time to meet relatives, exchange gifts and leisure spots to visit.