5 countries that share the Independence Day with India

Celebrates its independence from British rule on 15th August 1971. Bahrain's journey to independence reflects its strategic importance in the Gulf region and its cultural heritage.

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Marks its liberation from Japanese occupation on 15th August 1945. Known as Gwangbokjeol, this day symbolises the "restoration of light" for the Korean people after decades of oppression.

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Celebrates its National Day on 15th August, coinciding with the Feast of the Assumption. The day represents both the independence and the sovereignty of this small, picturesque European nation.

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Congo gained independence from France on 15th August 1960. This day honours the rich cultural history and the struggles of the Congolese people for self-determination.

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Also celebrated its liberation from Japanese rule on 15th August 1945, in a similar manner to South Korea. Known as Chogukhaebangui nal, it marks the end of colonial rule in the Korean Peninsula.

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