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Bahrain Independence Day occurred on 15 August 1971, when the country declared independence from the
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following a United Nations survey of the Bahraini population. The British announced the withdrawal of their troops
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in the early 1960s. Bahrain declared its independence on 15 August 1971, marked by the signing of a friendship treaty with the British that terminated previous agreements between the two sides. Although 15 August is the actual date on which Bahrain gained its independence from the British, the kingdom does not celebrate or mark that date. Instead, the state annually celebrates 16 December as National Day, to coincide with the day that late emir (ruler)
Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa Isa bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa (; 3 June 1933 – 6 March 1999) was a Bahraini royal who served as the first Emir of Bahrain from 1961 until his death in 1999 (after having previously ruled as Hakim of Bahrain until 16 August 1971). Bo ...
ascension to the throne. As such, 16 December is a national holiday and is usually celebrated with
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s. The celebration is usually held at the
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