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JANUARY 26TH IN INDIA The in India, the other two being the nation's Independence Day on August 15 (since 1947 ) and the birthday of Mohandas K Gandhi on October 2 . And so, after the disposal of the Empire of India; King George VI was the last and only "King" of the modern India. To mark this occasion, a grand parade is held in New Delhi , the Capital of India, beginning from Raisina Hill near the Rashtrapati Bhavan (Presidential Palace), along the Rajpath , past India Gate and on to the historic Red Fort in the old quarter of the city. Different infantry, cavalry and mechanized regiments of the Indian Army , the Indian Navy and the Indian Air Force march in formation, decked in all their finery and official decorations. The President Of India , who is also the Commander in Chief of the Indian Armed Forces, takes the salute. The parade also includes many traditional dance troupes, to symbolize the cultural heritage of India. It traditionally ends with a colourful fly-past by Air Force jets in a Tiranga formation. Similar parades are held in the capitals of all the states of India, where the Governor of the respective state takes the salute. See Also: Republic Day of India MARCH 23RD IN PAKISTAN Pakistan became an Islamic Republic on March 23 1956 . Republic Day, is held annually to commemorate this event. The people of Pakistan celebrate the 23rd of March, every year, with great zeal and enthusiasm, to commemorate the most outstanding achievement of the Muslims of South Asia who passed the historic Pakistan Resolution on this day at Lahore in 1940. In the resolution, concept of separate Muslim country was publically announced, thats why it is called Pakistan Day (local name: ''Yaum e Pakistan''). MAY 31ST IN SOUTH AFRICA (1961-1994) Between 1961 and 1994, May 31 was celebrated in South Africa as Republic Day. This practice was discontinued in 1995 following the attainment of majority rule and the reorganisation of public holidays as a consequence. On the last Republic Day, in 1994, South Africa rejoined the Commonwealth Of Nations . SEPTEMBER 24TH IN TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO Trinidad And Tobago celebrates Republic Day on the September 24 . Trinidad and Tobago became a Republic on August 1 1976 , fourteen years after independence from the United Kingdom . Since that day was already a holiday ( Discovery Day , now replaced by Emancipation Day ), the holiday was placed on the birthday of the then Prime Minister , Eric Williams , although it was officially the date of the first meeting of Parliament under the republican constitution. The holiday was abolished in 1996 to make way for Spiritual Baptist/Shouter Liberation Day , but was reinstated in 2002. OCTOBER 5TH IN PORTUGAL October 5 in Portugal is known as "Implantation of the Republic" (Implantação da República). It commemorates the proclamation of the Portuguese First Republic in 1910. OCTOBER 24TH IN RHODESIA (1970-1979) Although the white minority government of Ian Smith declared Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe ) a republic on March 2 1970 , it was officially commemorated on October 24 . Following independence in 1980, the holiday was abolished. OCTOBER 29TH IN TURKEY On October 29 1923 , the Turkish Constitution was amended and Turkey became a Republic . This formally declared the dissolution of the Ottoman Empire . The Republic Day is celebrated thoughout Turkey every year. Commemorative events usually begin in the afternoon on the previous day. DECEMBER 13TH IN MALTA On December 13 1974 , the Constitution of Malta was substantially revised, turning the former British Colony into a Republic within the Commonwealth . This occasion is marked every year as Republic Day in Malta. REPUBLIC DAY IN OTHER COUNTRIES
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