Greek Cypriot National Day is observed in Cyprus every April 1. This day commemorates the establishment of EOKA, a Greek Cypriot nationalist organization formed in the 1950s to fight for the country's independence from Britain and the unification of Greece and Cyprus. The significant event marking this struggle occurred on April 1, 1955, when EOKA launched military actions against British targets, including the Cyprus Broadcasting Station in Nicosia and the Wolseley barracks. The military campaign continued until 1959, culminating in a ceasefire under the Zürich agreement, which granted Cyprus independence but denied union with Greece. Celebrations typically have a religious aspect, with many people, especially students and institutional members, attending church services. Schools also organize educational programs to teach students about the history of the EOKA fight.