Independence Manifesto Day, also known as Independence Resistance Day, is observed in Morocco every January 11. This significant holiday commemorates the day in 1944 when the Istiqlal Party, with discreet support from the U.S., sent a document demanding independence to France, the USA, and Great Britain during the reign of Mohammed V. Although the manifesto marked a pivotal moment in Morocco's quest for independence, the country did not achieve freedom until March 1956, following a period of unrest and the eventual return of Mohammed V from exile. The holiday serves as a reminder of the struggle against French and Spanish protectorates and is an important occasion for Moroccans to reflect on their national identity and history.