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Flag decorations for 25 March in Santorini. The celebration of the Greek Revolution of 1821 (Greek: Εορτασμός της Ελληνικής Επανάστασης του 1821, Eortasmós tis Ellinikís Epanástasis tou 1821), less commonly known as Independence Day, takes place in Greece, Cyprus and Greek diaspora centers on 25 March every year, coinciding with the Feast of the Annunciation.
31 March 2007: Source: Own work based on: Map Greece expansion 1832-1947-fr.svg. References: Ortolland, Didier (2009-04-10). The Greco-Turkish dispute over the Aegean Sea : a possible solution ? [Greece's borders since 1830]. Diploweb. Author: Historicair, translator Rursus: Permission (Reusing this file)
The revolution is celebrated by Greeks around the world as independence day on 25 March. All Greek territory, except the Ionian Islands, the Mani Peninsula, and mountainous regions in Epirus, came under Ottoman rule in the 15th century. [4] During the following centuries, there were Greek uprisings against Ottoman rule.
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3 March - Clean Monday; 25 March - Greek Independence Day; 18 April - Labour Day; 19 April - Orthodox Good Friday; 20 April - Orthodox Easter Sunday; 21 April - Orthodox Easter Monday; 8 June - Orthodox Whit Sunday; 9 June - Orthodox Whit Monday; 15 August - Assumption Day; 28 October - Greek National Anniversary Day; 25 December - Christmas Day
The atmosphere continued to be tense, and acts of defiance, protests and labour strikes continued over the next months, including a massive demonstration on 25 March, Greek Independence Day, and another EAM-sponsored general strike on 25 June. [32]