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 hot, dry summers and mild winters with little snow.
The country is a middle-income country with an economy based on agriculture, oil, industry, and tourism. Syria’s economy has been held back somewhat by high rates of unemployment - linked, among other things, to a high population growth rate. Unfortunately, these problems go back to the beginning of Syria’s government.
Syria was part of the Ottoman empire, and was taken by the Turkish dynasty in 1516. That gave rise to an economic, social and cultural decline in the country.But, in 1918, the Arab armies overthrew the Turks and ended their long leadership.
Taking King Faisal I as its ruler, in 1918 Syria became an independent state. France and Britain however, had other ideas.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 Mandate with France was opposed in a revolution 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. In 1936, France conceded and gave up partial power to the Syrians. However, French troops still occupied the country. During WWII, French and British troops occupied Syria, who both promised independence at the end of the war.
Due in part to a lack of French control in the area, war and destruction continued in Syria during those years of French occupation.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 defence 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.
Customs and Activities
Correction Movement Day is celebrated with songs of hope and joy.
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