Mauritius Day: Date, History, Theme, Significance, and Quotes

Mauritius Day is popularly known as National Mauritius Day. It is celebrated on 12 March every year to commemorate the independence of this country in 1968 from the United Kingdom. On the other hand, this day in India is celebrated as a tribute to Mahatma Gandhi and the Indian Freedom Fighters for their struggle because on this day the Dandi Salt March was launched. This year, it will celebrate the 55th Republic Day. Stay tuned and read this article to learn more about Mauritius Day 2024!

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History

Before moving on, let’s take a look at the historical overview of this important day:

• In the year 1959, British Prime Minister Harold gave his famous Winds of Change speech. 
• During this speech, he addressed the British government’s intention to give some of its overseas colonies independence.
• This significant moment instilled the fire of self-rule in the people of this colony. 
• It was followed by the elections in 1966 which subsequently resulted in the victory of an alliance of the Mauritius Labour Party and other parties of the region. 
• On March 12, 1966, Mauritius finally adopted its new constitution and emerged as an independent constitutional monarchy.
• However, Queen Elizabeth II still acted as the head of the state and Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam became the first Prime Minister.
• On March 12, 1992, the country was finally announced as a republic within the British Commonwealth.

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When is Mauritius Day Celebrated?

Mauritius Day is a popular annual event celebrated every 12 March. It is observed with great enthusiasm as a national holiday and public holiday in Mauritius. Interestingly, there lies a twofold intent behind the observance of this important day in the history of this country.

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What is the Theme of Mauritius Day 2024?

There is no dedicated theme of Mauritius Day 2024. The overall focus of the day revolves around the victory of the nation against the United States. 12 March 1968 is a historic day on which the country became free after a tedious struggle over centuries. Since then, Mauritius Day has been celebrated as an annual event to commemorate the freedom gained by the Nation. 

The country celebrates this day with huge enthusiasm and joy. A general military parade is conducted which is followed by the National anthem and the flag hoisting ceremony. The flag hoisting ceremony takes place at the Champ de Mars in Port Louis, the capital of the country.

Taking 🇮🇳-🇲🇺 partnership to new heights!

President Droupadi Murmu @rashtrapatibhvn and PM @KumarJugnauth of Mauritius held a tète-à-tète meeting.

The two leaders took stock of bilateral ties and discussed ways to impart further momentum to the historic & deep-rooted 🇮🇳-🇲🇺… pic.twitter.com/d4bOdacj84

— Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) March 11, 2024

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Top 5 Mauritius Day Quotes 

Here are the best quotes on Mauritius Day by some famous personalities:

“Mauritius was made first and then heaven and heaven was copied after Mauritius”

–  Mark Twain

“Mauritius is a crossroads of cultures, a place where different worlds meet and mingle.”

– J.M.G. Le Clézio

“Mauritius is a place where history is written in the sand, and the wind blows it away.”

– Amitav Ghosh

“Freedom is not simply escaping oppression; it is creating a world where all are free.”

– Nelson Mandela

“A country is not just a piece of land, but a home for many people who aspire to be free and independent. Happy Mauritius Independence Day to all. “

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