Ruinous wildfires extinguished many festivities for Israel’s 77th Independence Day on Thursday, as authorities announced sweeping restrictions on grill-outs and closed some national parks and ...

Massive wildfires broke out near Jerusalem on Wednesday, forcing Israel to cancel its Independence Day torch-lighting ceremony as road closures and mass evacuations paralyzed the country ...

Israelis around the country planned alternative Independence Day events, refusing to celebrate independence as 59 hostages are still held captive in Gaza. “Not a holiday, a fight,” organizers ...

Marking the 1821 War of Independence, Athens hosted a military parade, church services, ceremonial gun salutes, and a flag-raising at the Acropolis, attended by national leaders. Greece celebrated ...

As Bangladesh commemorates its 55th Independence Day on Wednesday, the nation is set to honor the sacrifices of its freedom fighters with solemn tributes, cultural programs and political engagements.

WASHINGTON (TNND) — President Donald Trump celebrated Greek Independence Day during an event at the White House on Monday. Well, I'm delighted to welcome to the White House the hundreds of proud ...

Today is Texas Independence Day, and there's no better way to celebrate the Lone Star State than by indulging in some classic Texas traditions. Whether you're a born-and-raised Texan or just here ...

While both Independence Day and Republic Day involve raising the flag, the act of unfurling the flag on Republic Day carries a specific symbolic meaning, distinct from the hoisting of the flag on ...

The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, October 1, 2024, a public holiday to commemorate the nation’s 64th Independence Day. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the ...

CHICAGO (CBS) — Sunday marked day three of Mexican Independence Day celebrations in Chicago, and the city's Office of Emergency Management and Communications again announced intermittent street ...

Mexico celebrates its Independence Day on Sept. 16, a holiday often confused with Cinco de Mayo. The day commemorates El Grito de Dolores, or Cry of Dolores, on Sept. 16, 1810 — a call to action ...

Spectators attend the Mexican Independence Day Parade in Little Village on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune) A person waves a flag through the window of the El Valor ...