Public Holidays : Syria
As a day when Syrians celebrate the strength of the Syrian character, Correction Movement day is one of the most important in the calendar.
The 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. Because of high population growth rates, Syria has suffered economically over the last few decades. These issues stem from 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.
That same year, Syria delcared itself an independent Kingdom with King Faisal I as its leader. France and Britain however, had other ideas. The Sykes Picot agreement was signed, which divided parts of the middle east between the British and French. Although this did not grant those two countries complete control in the middle east, it did allow them enormous influence in the region.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. In an attempt to regain control, much damage was done to Syria.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. 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.
Partly beacuse of lack of full control in the area by the French, many invasions occured during that period - as well as the inevitable wars and destruction. The Syrian government was eventually overthrown by the people; an attempt to regain some order in Syria.But it wasn’t until Hafez al-Assad led the Correction Movement that finally brought long-lasting stability to Syria. After this, Hafez al-Assad was elected president (he was previously defence minister). 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.
Customs and Activities
The festival is marked with a festival that includes a lot of music - especially singing.
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