Ever 6 October is an event that is celebrated annually in Egypt on the 6th of October. It marks the anniversary of the 1973 Arab-Israeli War, also known as the Yom Kippur War, which was fought between Egypt and Israel.
The war began when Egypt, under the leadership of President Anwar Sadat, launched a surprise attack on Israel on October 6, 1973, while Israelis were celebrating the Jewish holiday of Yom Kippur. The aim of the attack was to regain control of the Sinai Peninsula, which had been occupied by Israel since the 1967 Six-Day War.
The war was intense and bloody, with both sides sustaining heavy losses. Despite initial Israeli successes, the Egyptian military managed to push the Israeli forces back across the Suez Canal and into the Sinai Peninsula. The war ended with a ceasefire on October 25, although it took several more months of negotiations before a peace treaty was signed between Egypt and Israel in 1979.
Ever since then, the 6th of October has been commemorated in Egypt as a national holiday, a day to remember the sacrifices of the Egyptian soldiers who fought and died during the conflict. The day is marked by military parades, fireworks displays, and cultural events, all of which are intended to promote patriotism and national unity.
In recent years, the celebration of Ever 6 October has taken on a different significance, as young people in Egypt use the occasion to express their dissatisfaction with the current government and its policies. In 2019, for example, thousands of Egyptians took to the streets on October 6 to demand political reform and an end to corruption.
Despite the political challenges facing Egypt today, however, the spirit of Ever 6 October remains strong. It is a day for Egyptians to come together, to celebrate their history and culture, and to honor the bravery and sacrifice of those who fought to defend their country.