New Delhi, Aug. 14 -- India will mark its 80th Independence Day on Saturday, while neighbouring Pakistan is celebrating its Independence Day today. The two nations were born following the end of British rule in the region. So, why do India and Pakistan celebrate their Independence Day a day apart? Let's revisit history.

India and Pakistan became independent in August 1947 after the end of nearly two centuries of British rule. The Indian Independence Act, passed by the British Parliament in July 1947, created two independent nations-- India and Pakistan. These two countries eventually came to observe their Independence Days on different dates.

Pakistan officially observes August 14 as its Independence Day despite the Indian Independence ...