Independence Day (Cyprus)

<p>The <a href="/facts/List_of_national_independence_days/wmmSnxBV">Independence Day</a> of <a href="/facts/Cyprus/t9wL6lVK">Cyprus</a>  is a national holiday observed by The Republic of Cyprus on 1 October every year. The day celebrates the independence of Cyprus from <a href="/facts/United_Kingdom/kuPAILt2">British</a> rule on 16 August 1960, which was guaranteed by <a href="/facts/Greece/lqHw8bTB">Greece</a>, <a href="/facts/Turkey/KIYAWAs0">Turkey</a> and the United Kingdom in The <a href="/facts/London_and_Z%25C3%25BCrich_Agreements/CkgsoJCs">London and Zürich Agreements</a>.
</p><p>The holiday is celebrated by festivals and a military parade in the capital of <a href="/facts/Nicosia/fMQCEtDL">Nicosia</a>. The parade is composed of units from the <a href="/facts/Cypriot_National_Guard/aBuLWL6C">National Guard</a>, <a href="/facts/Hellenic_Force_in_Cyprus/PGKfpfEm">Greek forces in Cyprus</a>, the <a href="/facts/Cyprus_Police/IDq50a5R">police</a> and <a href="/facts/Cyprus_Fire_Service/oxJX8RfC">fire services</a>. After the national parade the <a href="/facts/President_of_Cyprus/9jSaSWBL">president</a> gives a traditional speech. Shops and businesses across the country may be closed in celebration and observation.
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