Tunisia is an African state that was 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 Muslim world. The main public holiday in Tunisia is Republic Day.
Tunisia is the most northern African state, almost equal in size to England and Wales. The population of the country is about nine million people, of which the overwhelming part of Tunisians - 98%, a small part of the Arabs and only 1% - Europeans and Berbers.
Republic Day in Tunisia is celebrated annually on July 25. This date is associated with the events of 1957, when the state liberated itself from the centuries-old monarchy and became a republic. Prior to that, Tunisia was ruled by Arab conquerors for a long time, later it was in the power of pirates, the Ottoman Empire, and Spain. At the end of the 19th century, France began to rule the state, although the Tunisian bey was nominally in power.
Only on March 20, 1956, the country was proclaimed a completely independent state. And a little over a year later, on July 25, the parliament spoke in favor of liquidating the monarchy (this meant the deposition of Bey Muhammad-Lamin) and proclaiming Tunisia a Republic. Habib Bourguiba was elected the first president of the country. Many streets of the Republic are named after him.
Since then, this day has been the main public holiday. All over the country, solemn events are held in memory of the first president of the country, of those people thanks to whom Tunisia gained independence. Many concerts and mass entertainment events take place on this day.
The brightest and most colorful events accompany the holiday in the capital of the country Tunisia, of the same name with the name of the republic. Meetings, crowded processions and demonstrations, military parades, air shows are held. The main events take place on Habib Bourguiba Avenue, Tunisia's main street. As the sun sets, the sky over the capital is conferring with fireworks and salutes.
July 25 is a truly national holiday for Tunisia. Many people are still alive who were witnesses and direct participants in the events of 1956. It is thanks to the changes that began that year that Tunisia is now one of the most stable and rapidly developing African countries.
