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

Correction Movement History

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. The climate is usually dry and hot, winters are mild with little snow.

The main sources of income for Syria are the oil, agriculture and tourist industries.Syria has faced some serious problems and challenges with its attempt to expand and grow because of its poor performing economic public sector and high rates of unemployment tied 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.

Taking King Faisal I as its ruler, in 1918 Syria became an independent state.However, France and Britain had another agenda.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 Syrians opposed this change and revolted against the mandate in 1925. 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.

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. 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.

Customs and Activities

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

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