Independence Day (Cyprus)
| Independence Day | |
|---|---|
| Observed by | Cyprus |
| Date | 1 October |
| Next time | 1 October 2019 |
| Frequency | annual |
In Cyprus Independence Day falls on 1 October. It is celebrated by festivals at the schools and a large military parade in the capital.[1] Cyprus became independent from the British in 1960 after Britain gave Cyprus full sovereignty [2]
References
- ↑ "Independence day of Cyprus – 1st October". Archived 18 August 2009 at the Wayback Machine.
- ↑ "August 16, 1960: Cyprus Gains Independence from Britain". Archived 5 July 2012 at the Wayback Machine.
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