This is how Pakistanis around the country are celebrating Independence Day

This week we were super excited to re-plug our #Dawn14Aug project since it is Pakistan's 70th Independence Day. From a 100-foot-long national flag to dhol walaas, our Instagram feed was loaded with fun-filled pictures that showed us some real passion for Azaadi.

Here are our top picks from the many fantastic photos of celebrations submitted to us on Instagram through our #DawnAug14 hashtag:

#Dawn14Aug: A building on Jinnah Avenue in Islamabad beautifully illuminated ahead of Independence Day. Photo submitted by @haideralitariq Show us how you're celebrating Independence Day by sending us pictures using #Dawn14Aug #Pakistan #Islamabad #Independence #Azadi #IndependenceDay #green #14August

A photo posted by Dawn (@dawn_dot_com) on Aug 13, 2016 at 4:43am PDT

Happy Independence Day :-) #pakistan #pakistanzindabad #14thaugust #longlivepakistan #fireworks #pakistanmonument #nightscape #beautiful #dawndotcom #etribune #artist #travelphotography #travelbeautifulpakistan #instalike #instadaily #photography #photogrid #ig_pakistan #ig_photooftheday #architecture #dawn14aug #etthemeoftheweek

A photo posted by Usman Miski (@usmanmiski) on Aug 14, 2016 at 2:50am PDT

Massive respect for this brave #Pakistani and Happy independence day to all of you!🇵🇰💕 آزادی مبارک!🍃🇵🇰 ______________ #ig_kashmir#ig_pakistan#picturepakistan#expresstribune #dawndotcom#portrait#portraitmood#faces#travelbeautifulpakistan#kashmir #coloursofpakistan #paki_photographers #pakistan #igerspakistan #subcontinent #india #travelgram#travel #nomad#life #adventure#feature #featuregram #instadaily #instagram#TBPpeopleofPakistan @picturepakistan @etribune @dawn_dot_com @travelbeautifulpakistan @ig_pakistan @indiapictures #dawn14aug#14august#celebration

A photo posted by Somewhere b/w 🇵🇰& Kashmir (@aneesabatool) on Aug 13, 2016 at 1:47pm PDT

Dawn Weekly Project: Topic 'Independence Day'. Hashtag: #Dawn14Aug Pakistan's flag shown at the #Lowari Pass, #Khyberpakhtunkhuwai. Photo submitted by @_the.lost.soul This week is all about celebrating Independence Day. Share with us your pictures of Independence Day preparations and celebrations by using #Dawn14Aug The best photos will be featured on our account as well as our website dawn.com. #Aug14 #independenceday #flat #Lowaripass #Pakistan #Pakistani #dawndotcom

A photo posted by Dawn (@dawn_dot_com) on Aug 9, 2016 at 1:11am PDT

Dawn Weekly Project: Topic 'Independence Day'. Hashtag: #Dawn14Aug A closer look at Pakistan Monument located on Shakarparian Hills. The inscriptions depict Muhammad Ali Jinnah (the founder of Pakistan), his sister Fatima Jinnah, Badshahi Mosque and Minar-e-Pakistan. Photo submitted by @danishnazeer. This week is all about celebrating Independence Day. Share with us your pictures of Independence Day preparations and celebrations by using #Dawn14Aug The best photos will be featured on our account as well as our website dawn.com. #pakistan #pakistani #independenceday #Aug14 #freedom #Jinnah #FatimaJinnah #heroes #pakistanmonument #dawndotcom

A photo posted by Dawn (@dawn_dot_com) on Aug 9, 2016 at 9:18pm PDT

Dawn Weekly Project: Topic 'Independence Day'. Hashtag: #Dawn14Aug Photo submitted by @whenishoot This week is all about celebrating Independence Day. Share with us your pictures of Independence Day preparations and celebrations by using #Dawn14Aug The best photos will be featured on our account as well as our website dawn.com. #Aug14 #independenceday #freedom #14Aug #dawndotcom #Pakistan #Pakistani

A photo posted by Dawn (@dawn_dot_com) on Aug 10, 2016 at 1:15am PDT

Dawn Weekly Project: Topic 'Independence Day'. Hashtag: #Dawn14Aug #Photo of a 100 foot long flag at Damn-e-Koh, #Islamabad, submitted by @bullseyefilms.official This week is all about celebrating Independence Day. Share with us your pictures of Independence Day preparations and celebrations by using #Dawn14Aug The best photos will be featured on our account as well as our website dawn.com. #independenceday #Pakistan #Pakistani #freedom #Aug14 #14Aug #dawndotcom #Damnekoh #Islamabad #Pakistan

A photo posted by Dawn (@dawn_dot_com) on Aug 10, 2016 at 9:16pm PDT

Dawn Weekly Project: Topic 'Independence Day'. Hashtag: #Dawn14Aug Boys are busy in hanging a 100 foot long National #flag at Damn-e-Koh, #Islamabad. Photo submitted by @bullseyefilms.official This week is all about celebrating Independence Day. Share with us your pictures of Independence Day preparations and celebrations by using #Dawn14Aug The best photos will be featured on our account as well as our website dawn.com. #flag #Pakistan #independenceday #dawndotcom #Aug14 #Dawnaug14 #nationalday #patriotic #Pakistani

A photo posted by Dawn (@dawn_dot_com) on Aug 11, 2016 at 12:52am PDT

Dawn Weekly Project: Topic 'Independence Day'. Hashtag: #Dawn14Aug #Photo of a roadside stall, submitted by @_the.lost.soul This week is all about celebrating Independence Day. Share with us your pictures of Independence Day preparations and celebrations by using #Dawn14Aug The best photos will be featured on our account as well as our website dawn.com. #flags #independenceday #Aug14 #freedom #Pakistan #Pakistani #dawndotcom

A photo posted by Dawn (@dawn_dot_com) on Aug 11, 2016 at 10:55pm PDT

Dawn Weekly Project: Topic 'Independence Day'. Hashtag: #Dawn14Aug #Photo of a man offering Prayers under the shade of waving #flag of #Pakistan, submitted by @balochlens. This week is all about celebrating Independence Day. Share with us your pictures of Independence Day preparations and celebrations by using #Dawn14Aug The best photos will be featured on our account as well as our website dawn.com. #independenceday #independence #freedom #Aug14 #weeklyproject #Pakistan #pakistani #dawndotcom

A photo posted by Dawn (@dawn_dot_com) on Aug 12, 2016 at 1:20am PDT

Dawn Weekly Project: Topic 'Independence Day'. Hashtag: #Dawn14Aug Picture shows #artwork by the students of Dow Medical college for Independence Day celebration. Submission by @shahamahh This week is all about celebrating Independence Day. Share with us your pictures of Independence Day preparations and celebrations by using #Dawn14Aug The best photos will be featured on our account as well as our website dawn.com. #Pakistan #dawndotcom #independenceday #freedom #Aug14 #Dow #college #students #Pakistani

A photo posted by Dawn (@dawn_dot_com) on Aug 12, 2016 at 3:47am PDT

Dawn Weekly Project: Topic 'Independence Day'. Hashtag: #Dawn14Aug Did you get a pair of bangles for yourself to celebrate #IndependenceDay? Have a look at some of them from a local stall in #Karachi. Photo submitted by @sarah_photo_diary This week is all about celebrating Independence Day. Share with us your pictures of Independence Day preparations and celebrations by using #Dawn14Aug The best photos will be featured on our account as well as our website dawn.com. #Aug14 #independence #independenceday #dawndotcom #Pakistani

A photo posted by Dawn (@dawn_dot_com) on Aug 12, 2016 at 5:24am PDT

Dawn Weekly Project: Topic 'Independence Day'. Hashtag: #Dawn14Aug Photo submitted by @talbia_b. This week is all about celebrating Independence Day. Share with us your pictures of Independence Day preparations and celebrations by using #Dawn14Aug The best photos will be featured on our account as well as our website dawn.com. #Pakistan #Aug14 #nationalflag #flags #Pakistani #independenceday #happiness #freedom #dawndotcom

A photo posted by Dawn (@dawn_dot_com) on Aug 12, 2016 at 11:33pm PDT

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