Independence Day in India is celebrated on August 15th each year to commemorate the country’s freedom from British rule. It marks the day in 1947 when India gained independence after a prolonged struggle for freedom led by prominent leaders like Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, and many others. On this significant day, the Prime Minister of India hoists the national flag at the Red Fort in Delhi, and the event is attended by thousands of people.