Tishreen Liberation Day commemorates the start of the October War in 1973, also known internationally as the Yom Kippur War or the Ramadan War, when Syria and Egypt launched a coordinated military offensive against Israel to reclaim territories lost in the 1967 Six-Day War.

When is Tishreen Liberation Day?

Tishreen Liberation Day is observed annually on October 6.

The following is the list of Tishreen Liberation Day from 2020 to 2049.

The History of Tishreen Liberation Day?

In June 1967, Syria, Egypt, and Jordan lost a swift war to Israel. Syria's major loss was the Golan Heights, a strategic mountainous region. The defeat was a deep national trauma and a rallying point for future resistance.

Over the following years, Syria and Egypt prepared a joint military campaign. Their aim was to surprise Israel, reclaim lost territory, and restore Arab military credibility.

The attack was planned for October 6, 1973, during Yom Kippur, the holiest day in Judaism, and during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan.

On October 6, 1973, Syrian forces attacked the Israeli-held Golan Heights, while Egyptian forces crossed the Suez Canal into Sinai. Syrian troops made initial gains in the Golan, regaining several strategic positions.

"Tishreen" refers to the Arabic name for October (Tishreen al-Awal).

Despite these early successes, Israel counterattacked and pushed back Syrian forces. A UN-brokered ceasefire ended the war on October 25, 1973.

Although Syria did not fully regain the Golan Heights, the war marked a symbolic victory restored Arab military pride after the humiliation of 1967, and strengthened Syria's identity as a resistance state.

For Syria, the war became a national symbol of resilience and sacrifice, and the day honors all those who fought and died in the battle for Syria's sovereignty.