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Correction Movement Day is a holiday that is celebrated in Syria as a day of remembrance, pride, joy, and strength of the Syrian culture.

The History of Correction Movement Day

Syria is a country with many neighbours; 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.The period saw great economic, social and artistic decline.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. 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 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. 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.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. The country was occupied through World War 2 by French and British troops – although full-blow independence was promised when the war finished.

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. In an attempt to stabalise the country, the government was eventually overthrown. The correction movement that followed brought more stability to the country and was initiated by Hafez-al-Assad.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.

Syria Correction Movement Day Public Traditions, Customs, and Activities

Correction Movement Day is celebrated with songs of hope and joy.

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