Sinai Liberation Day (Egypt)

Sinai Liberation Day is an annual national public holiday in Egypt commemorating the liberation of the Sinai Peninsula from Israeli occupation in 1982. This significant day marks the culmination of Egypt’s efforts to reclaim sovereignty over the Sinai region, which had been occupied by Israel since the Six-Day War in 1967. The liberation of Sinai is celebrated as a triumph of Egyptian diplomacy, resilience, and national unity. Sinai Liberation Day is observed with various events and festivities, including military parades, cultural performances, and ceremonies, to honor the sacrifices made by the Egyptian people and to reaffirm the nation’s commitment to defending its territorial integrity and sovereignty. It serves as a reminder of Egypt’s historical struggle for independence and its determination to safeguard its borders and national security.