Independence Day Of Syria | Syria Festival

Independence Day Of Syria: As we Know that the Independence day of Syria is April 17, 1946. Every year the people of Syria Celebrate this Festival on 17 April.The Independence Day Festival is Celebrated in the Honor of Syrian People Who Fought With France.

Syrian History: Before the World War I Syria was controlled by the Ottoman Empire (Turkey).France made an agreement for the Syrian Govt named as Sykes-Picot Agreement in 1916.The Agreement Was about to Defeat the Ottoman Empire.As They Succeed France put the Country in its control and spread his Military in different regions of Syria in 1920. The people of Syria Want Syria as an Independent Country So they Serious actions to become free from the France in 1936, Hashim al-Atassi was the First president of Syria.
Syrian Traditions, Customs and Activities On Independence Day: Every Anniversary They Organize a Ceremony With the flag to the honor of those people who died and fought during the war with France forces.

At that day Most of the people are on a day off to enjoy the lighten up sky With Fabulous Fireworks in the major cities of Syria. The national holiday is called Jalaa Day, which Means Evacuation Day or The day of Celebration.