Public Holidays : Syria

The Correction Movement day is one of the most important cultural days of the Syrian calendar.

The History of Correction Movement Day

Syria is a country with many neighbors; Lebanon, Jordan, Israel and Turkey. Syria has hot, dry summers and mild winters with little snow.

The main sources of income for Syria are the oil, agriculture and tourist industries. Syria’s economy has been held back somewhat by high rates of unemployment – linked, among other things, to a high population growth rate. 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 declared itself an independent Kingdom with King Faisal I as its leader. The French and British however, were unhappy with this arrangement.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 result was France’s mandate over Syria.

By 1925, the mandate had been opposed and a revolution was effected which aimed to reduce French power in the region.

Coat of arms of Syria

Battles in Damascas and the Jabal al-Arab region took place. These battles caused a lot of damage to Syrian cities.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.

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. This movement saw Hafez Al-Assad elected as 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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