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Correction Movement Day In 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 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. Unfortunately, these problems go back to the beginning of Syria’s government.

Syria fell to the Turkish Ottoman empire in 1516. It remained part of that empire for several hundred years.The period saw great economic, social and artistic decline. The Turks’ empire was finally overthrown in 1918 by the Arab armies, which lead to Syria’s freedom.

Taking King Faisal I as its ruler, in 1918 Syria became an independent state.However, France and Britain had another agenda. As such the ‘Sykes-Picot’ agreement was signed, which lead to the Middle East being carved up into different ’spheres of influence’. In essence this divided much of the Arab world between the French and British. The result was France’s mandate over Syria.

The Syrians opposed this change and revolted against the mandate in 1925. Battles took place in the Jabal al-Arab region and also in Damascas.There was much damage done in an attempt for the Syrians to re-gain control. Despite the French signing an agreement with Syria in 1936 to end the mandate and reduce their influence in the country, French troops remained on the ground.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. 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. 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 of Syrian Corretion Movement day

The festival is marked with a festival that includes a lot of music – especially singing.

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