Liberation War Day Observed in Syria

October 6

 

Liberation War Day is a public holiday in Syria.

 

 

Often referred to as the October War Anniversary, Liberation War Day on October 6 commemorates the Syrian Army’s successful advance into the Golan Heights during the 1973 October War.

 

 

“In October 1973, during the Yom Kippur War, Syrian forces attempted to retake the Golan in a surprise attack. Although initially promising, the Israelis quickly regrouped, mobilized their reserves and pushed the Syrians back. Not only did the Israelis regain all the lost ground, they pushed to within 20 miles – artillery range – of the Syrian capital of Damascus. A United Nations agreement ended the war, and Israeli forces withdrew to the pre-war lines, still in possession of the Heights.”

Read more: http://francona.blogspot.com/2009_06_01_archive.html

 

 

 

A Celebration of Women

sends our blessings and prayers for peace to the

Women of our World in Syria.

 

 

 

May Peace be with YOU!