Serbia celebrates Statehood Day

Serbia today celebrates Statehood Day – February 15 marks two important dates from the country’s modern history and symbolizes the rebirth of the Serbian state.

n 1804, the First Serbian Uprising was launched in Orašac, central Serbia, against the Ottoman Turks that had invaded and occupied the country.

In 1835, the Assembly in Kragujevac, central Serbia, adopted and proclaimed the Sretenje Constitution.

Today, the central event to celebrate the day is held at the parliament building in Belgrade.