Correction Movement Day Date: November 16, 2009
Correction Movement Day is a public holiday in Syria.
Correction Movement Day is a holiday that is celebrated in Syria as a day of remembrance, pride, joy, and strength of the Syrian culture.
History of Correction Movement Day
Syria—officially the Syrian Arab Republic—is a country in Western Asia, bordering Lebanon and the Mediterranean Sea to the west, Turkey to the north, Iraq to the east, Jordan to the south, and Israel to the southwest. Syria has a very dry and hot climate, and winters are very mild with very little snowfall.
The country is a middle-income country with an economy based on agriculture, oil, industry, and tourism. Syria has faced some serious problems and challenges with its attempt to expand and grow because of its poor performing economic public sector and high rates of unemployment tied to a high population growth rate. Unfortunately, these problems go back to the beginning of Syria’s government.
In 1516, Syria fell to the Ottoman Turks and remained a part of their empire for many centuries. During this time, Syria experienced great economic, social, and political hardship. But, in 1918, the Arab armies overthrew the Turks and ended their long leadership.
Later in 1918, Syria was declared an independent kingdom under King Faisal I, son of Sharif Hussein. However, France and Britain had another agenda. In an agreement known as the Sykes-Picot agreement, France and Britain decided to divide the Middle East into French and British ’spheres of influence’, and Syria was officially placed under French mandate in 1923. The French did get the country under their control.
The Syrians opposed this change and revolted against the mandate in 1925. Several battles took place in the Jabal al-Arab region and in Damascus. There was much damage done in an attempt for the Syrians to re-gain control. Finally in 1936, France decided to give Syria partial independence according to the Franco-Syrian treaty signed in Paris, but French troops remained in the country and continued to influence the Syrian policies. During World War II, Syria witnessed military confrontations between French troops that were allied with the Germans, and Free French troops that were allied with the British. In 1941, the British army, along with the Free French troop allies, dominated the country and promised full independence after the end of the war.
War, destruction, and invasions occurred for many years after the French gained control primarily because the French did not keep their promises and were causing more destruction than being helpful in Syria. There were many demonstrations held and Syria’s National Government was even overthrown in an effort to gain stability within the country. But it wasn’t until Hafez al-Assad led the Correction Movement that finally brought long-lasting stability to Syria. Hafez al-Assad was the defense minister at the time, but was elected president in 1971. His vision for the country started to get the nation ready to fight for its occupied land, and he gained control of the Parliament. Because this movement helped Syria re-gain control of its its country, it is observed as Correction Movement Day, a day of pride and hope.
Syria Correction Movement Day Public Traditions, Customs, and Activities
Correction Movement Day is celebrated with songs and joy. The holiday is celebrated on November 16th of every year as a day of pride, hope, and joy for the country. It is a national hoilday that is celebrated by the entire Syrian culture.
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