Revolution Day (Egypt)
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| Revolution Day | |
|---|---|
| Observed by | Egypt |
| Date | 23 July |
| Next time | 23 July 2025 |
| Frequency | annual |
Revolution Day refers to the public holiday in Egypt on 23 July, the anniversary of the Egyptian Revolution of 1952 which led to the declaration of the modern republic of Egypt, ending the period of the Kingdom of Egypt. It is the biggest secular public holiday in Egypt and is considered the National Day of Egypt.[1]
Annual celebrations marking the Revolution begin on the preceding evening, as the evening of 23 July 1952 was when the Free Officers Movement led by Mohamed Naguib and Gamal Abdel Nasser commenced the military coup d'état that launched the Revolution, and ultimately led to the abdication of King Farouk, the penultimate King of Egypt and the Sudan. The public holiday itself is characterised by large and elaborate celebrations, including military parades and televised concerts with heavily nationalistic themes.
See also
[edit]- Revolution Day in other countries.
References
[edit]- ^ "Egypt Country Profile". Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Egypt. MFA (Egypt). Archived from the original on 15 July 2019. Retrieved 3 January 2018.