Google Doodle Honors Independence Days of Oman, Morocco, and Latvia
The celebrations mark significant historical events, with each country commemorating its liberation from colonial rule.
- Google Doodle celebrates Oman's National Day, marking the country's liberation from Portuguese forces in 1650.
- The National Day festivities in Oman include singing the national anthem, traditional folk music, and various events such as camel races, marine festivals, and equestrian shows.
- Google Doodle also commemorates Morocco's Independence Day, celebrating the country's sovereignty reclaimed in 1956 after more than 40 years of colonial rule.
- Morocco's Independence Day is marked with parades, concerts, fireworks, and traditional cuisine.
- Latvia's Independence Day, marking the country's declaration of independence from German and Russian occupation in 1918, is also celebrated by Google Doodle.