INDIAN INDEPENDENCE DAY GATHERINGS

Friday, August 15, 2026
Multiple locations across the United States and the United Kingdom
Presented by Hindus for Human Rights

Hindus for Human Rights communities will gather in seven cities to celebrate Indian Independence Day and renew our commitment to the unfinished work of freedom.

India’s independence was won through collective resistance to colonial rule and a far-reaching vision of a pluralistic country grounded in equality and shared belonging. These gatherings will honor that history while creating space for celebration, reflection, community, and action.

Participants will affirm a vision of India that resists caste, religious nationalism, authoritarianism, and attacks on democratic freedoms. Together, we will celebrate the people and movements carrying forward the struggle for dignity and equal rights.

GATHERINGS

Austin
10:00 a.m.
Outside Hancock Recreation Center

Philadelphia
3:00 p.m.
Fishtown Community Library

Bay Area
12:00 p.m.
Chandni Restaurant, Newark, California

Seattle
1:00 p.m.
Zoka Coffee on 56th Street, Seattle

New York
11:00 a.m.
Demonstration outside the Consulate General of India

Washington, DC
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London
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All community members and allies are welcome. Please consult the accompanying event graphics for the latest local information.