Celebration of the Greek Revolution

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The celebration of the Greek Revolution of 1821 (Greek: Εορτασμός της Ελληνικής Επανάστασης του 1821, romanized: Eortasmós tis Ellinikís Epanástasis tou 1821), less commonly known as Independence Day, takes place in Greece, Cyprus, and Greek diaspora centres on 25 March every year, coinciding with the Feast of the Annunciation. The day is a public holiday in Greece and Cyprus. Usually celebrations include parades and other celebratory events on the day or day before. The largest event is the military parade in Athens on 25 March, while on the previous day, celebrations take place throughout the schools of the country. In other municipalities parades of military divisions, students, clubs, etc. are held, as well as church services. More broadly, the holiday acknowledges the successful Greek War of Independence (1821–1829) fought to liberate and decolonise Greece from four centuries of Ottoman occupation. After nine years of war, Greece was finally recognised as an independent state under...

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