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National Festivals

Festivals that are celebrated by all

Indians are called national festivals.
We celebrate three national festivals

in India.

Republic Day is celebrated on 26th

January every year. A grand parade is

held in New Delhi. The President of

India takes the salute at the parade.
The armed forces, police, children and

folk artists from different states also

take part in the parade. People from

all over the country come to watch this
parade.

We celebrate 15th August as Independence Day. On this day, the Prime Minister
of India hoists the national flag at the Red Fort in New Delhi. In schools,

Independence Day is celebrated with the hoisting of the flag by the Principal.

Children sing the National Anthem and other patriotic songs.

The birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, “The Father of the Nation', is celebrated as

Gandhi Jayanti every year. It is celebrated on 2nd October. The main function is

held at his samadhi called Rajghat in New Delhi. Prayer meetings are held all over
the nation.

Exercises

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A. Tick ( ) the correct option :

1. Which day is celebrated as the victory of Lord Rama over Ravana?

a. Diwali b. Holi c. Dussehra

2. It is celebrated at the end of Ramzan.

a. Holi b. Diwali c. Eid

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