Tunisia is an African state that formed at the beginning of the 15th century. It has a rich history, its cultural traditions have developed under the influence of both the European and the Muslim world. Tunisia's main public holiday is Republic Day.
Tunisia is the northernmost African state, almost equal in size to England and Wales. The country's population is about nine million people, of which the vast majority of Tunisians - 98%, a small portion of Arabs and only 1% - Europeans and Berbers.
Republic Day in Tunisia is celebrated annually on July 25th. This date is associated with the events of 1957, when the state freed itself from the centuries-old monarchy and became a republic. Before that, Arab conquerors ruled Tunisia for a long time, later it was dominated by pirates, the Ottoman Empire, and Spain. At the end of the 19th century, France began to control the state, although the Tunisian bay was nominally in power.
Only on March 20, 1956, the country was proclaimed a completely independent state. And a year later, on July 25, the parliament spoke in favor of liquidating the monarchy (this meant the deposition of Bey Mohammed-Lamin) and proclaim Tunisia a Republic. The first president of the country was elected Habib Bourguiba. Many streets of the Republic now bear his name.
Since then, this day has been the main public holiday. Festivities are held throughout the country in memory of the country's first president, the people who made Tunisia independent. On this day, there are many concerts, mass entertainment events.
The brightest and most colorful events accompany the holiday in the capital of Tunisia, the same name with the name of the republic. Rallies, crowded processions and demonstrations, military parades, and air shows are held. Major events take place on Habib Bourguiba Avenue, Tunisia's main street. With sunset, the sky above the capital confers with fireworks and salutes.
July 25 is a truly national holiday for Tunisia. Many people who were witnesses and direct participants in the events of 1956 are still alive. It is thanks to the changes that began that year that Tunisia is now one of the most stable and rapidly developing African countries.
