Independence Day of Abkhazia | |
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Official name | Russian: День независимости Абхазии |
Observed by | Abkhazia Abkhazian Diaspora (mostly in Russia and Georgia) Russia (Russian 7th Military Base) |
Liturgical color | Green, Red, White |
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Observances | Fireworks in the capital |
Begins | 11:00 am (officially) |
Ends | 6:00 pm (officially) |
Date | September 30 |
Related to | War in Abkhazia (1992–1993) |
The Independence Day of Abkhazia (Russian: День независимости Абхазии) also known among Abkhazians as Liberation Day (Russian: День освобождения) or Victory Day (Russian: День победы) is the main state holiday in the partially recognized Republic of Abkhazia. It celebrates the end of the War in Abkhazia (1992–1993) and the declaration of independence. This date is celebrated on September 30.