India Independence Day 2025: India will celebrate its 79th Independence Day on Friday, August 15, with extensive preparations kicking off in the national capital, New Delhi.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will deliver his 12th Independence Day speech at 7:30 a.m. at Delhi’s famous Red Fort. The ceremony will include a 21-gun salute and live broadcast on all major platforms.
While many watch the celebrations live on TV and YouTube, many prefer to attend in person for the once-in-a-lifetime experience. Below is a step-by-step guide on how to book the tickets for the Red Fort on August 15.
With booking commencing from August 13 onwards, one can easily book tickets by visiting the Ministry of Defence’s website, https://aamantran.mod.gov.in or e-invitations.mod.gov.in.
Note: You will need this e-ticket at the time of entry, so save it to your mobile device or print it.
The Red Fort can be accessed via the Delhi Metro, which will commence services at 4 p.m. on 15 August. Passengers should get down at either Lal Qila or Chandni Chowk stations.