What is Flag Day?
Flag Day is a flag-related holiday. This day is specific to respective nations. This day is created to celebrate the nation’s adaptation of its flag along with other historical events related to its native national flags.
Flag Day was first adopted by the US on June 14, 1777. In American history, the day marks the respectful celebration of the adoption of the stars and stripes as the official flag of The United State. Many American celebrate Flag Day by displaying Red, White, and Blue in front of homes and offices.
Flag Day in India is observed in the form of the Armed Forces Flag Day which was established on December 7 in 1949. This day is especially dedicated to the Indian armed forces personnel. This day is celebrated in a way where Indian military arranges various entertainment activities such as shows, carnivals, dramas, traditional and cultural programs are held and funds are also raised from the people of India for the welfare of the army, air force and navy.
Every country has its flag day and its ways to celebrate it. It’s a long list to mention the flag days of respective countries. But here are some mentions of countries along with the date they celebrate their Flag Day on.
Country
Flag day
India
December 7
United States
June 14
Sri Lanka
February 4
Russia
August 22
Italy
January 7
Mexico
February 24
Indonesia
August 17
Canada
February 15
Brazil
November 19
UAE
November 3
The flag is just not just a piece of fabric. It’s an extraordinary material which is uniquely designed with meaningful patterns and symbolising colours that represent a nation. It is the most prestigious thing a country possesses. It is the pride of a country and an intense motivation for a person who has deep patriotism inside to hold his country’s flag high.
Therefore, Flag Day is as important as the flag for the country. We should never underestimate importance The Armed Forces Personnel who stake their life on air, land and water just for the security of the country.
We, being Indian should be proud to portray our patriotism, especially on The Armed Forces Flag Day for the real heroes of our country.
Contributed by Raushni Khatoon, Content Writer at Mitti Ke Rang
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