Damascus authorities ignore Martyrs' Day

Yesterday, Monday, the Syrian consulate in Istanbul declared an official holiday without referring to Martyrs' Day, which falls on May 6 of each year. The consulate justified the decision with "administrative reasons," clearly ignoring one of the most important national days in Syrian memory.
In previous years, the consulate had made official reference to this day, which falls on May 6 of each year and is considered a symbol of the Syrian people's struggle against colonialism and occupation.
In the same vein, the Damascus-based media ignored the occasion, failing to mention it or cover it at all, despite its historical and national significance. This is particularly true in the face of the legacy of the Ottoman occupation, which Syrians have revisited through this commemoration since 1916, following the execution by Ottoman leader Jamal Pasha "the Butcher" of 21 Syrian and Lebanese national figures in Marjeh Square in Damascus and Burj Square in Beirut for their demands for independence.
Since 1946, May 6 has been the first national occasion celebrated by Syria after the withdrawal of the last French soldier. This day has become an extension of the commemoration of the martyrs who fell in the face of all forms of occupation and tyranny, both domestically and abroad.
Observers believe that the omission of Martyrs' Day in Istanbul reflects clear political compliance by the Damascus authorities and raises serious questions about their national priorities.
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ANHA