Afghanistan Independence Day 2024 will be marked on August 19. This annual observation marks the memory of the Anglo-Afghan Treaty of 1919, an event where Afghanistan regained its independence from being under British rule. Also known as Afghan Independence Day, this commemoration is a national holiday across the country and is celebrated with great fervour and festivity. While the journey of Afghanistan towards independence and its struggles with freedom, peace and development need to be acknowledged, Afghanistan Independence Day was a historic day for Afghans across the world. As we prepare to observe Afghanistan Independence Day 2024, here is everything you need to know about the history of Afghanistan’s freedom, how Afghanistan Independence Day was celebrated and its significance. Independence Day in India 2024 Date and History: Know Significance of the Day That Marks the End of British Rule.

When is Afghanistan Independence Day 2024?

Afghanistan Independence Day 2024 will be marked on August 19. This celebration marks the anniversary of when the Anglo Afghan treaty was signed on August 19, 1919.

History of the British Rule in Afghanistan

To understand its significance, one must know the history of British rule in Afghanistan. The First Anglo-Afghan War (1839–42) led to the British force taking and occupying Kabul. After years of struggle and challenges, the Treaty of Gandamak was signed (1879) in the Second Anglo-Afghan War, and Afghanistan became a British protectorate. The Anglo-Afghan Treaty of 1919, also known as the Treaty of Rawalpindi was signed at the end of third Anglo-Afghan war and it marks the relinquishment from British Protected state status. National Liberation Day of Korea 2024 Date: Know the History and Significance of the Day That Celebrates Korea’s Liberation From Japanese Colonial Rule.

It is important to acknowledge that the geo-political struggles of Afghanistan have been prominent even after their independence. Most recently, the fall of Kabul to the Taliban in 2021 underscores the complexities of Afghanistan's journey toward lasting peace and development. However, the history of the nation is often remembered on the occasion of Afghan Independence Day.

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