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

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 country is a middle-income country with an economy based on agriculture, oil, industry, and tourism.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 problems date back to the inaugruation 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. The Turks’ empire was finally overthrown in 1918 by the Arab armies, which lead to Syria’s freedom.

That same year, Syria delcared itself an independent Kingdom with King Faisal I as its leader.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 Mandate with France was opposed in a revolution in 1925.Several battles took place in the Jabal al-Arab region and in Damascus.There was much damage done in an attempt for the Syrians to re-gain control. In 1936, France conceded and gave up partial power to the Syrians. However, French troops still occupied the country. In 1941, the British army, along with the Free French troop allies, dominated the country and promised full independence after the end of the war.

Partly beacuse of lack of full control in the area by the French, many invasions occured during that period – as well as the inevitable wars and destruction. 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

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

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