The largest celebration was held in the capital Garowe, where was attended by Puntland officials including the president and speaker of Somalia parliament.
During the celebration, dozens of people from civil society and hundreds of Puntland armed forces were paraded in front of government officials at Barhada square in Garowe. Puntland military vehicles also displayed there.
Puntland President Said Abdullahi Deni did not give a speech on the scene, but the organizers of the celebration said he will deliver his speech tonight at the presidential palace, where the second festivity will be taking place.
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