Revolution Day 2011 National Police Day
Country | Egypt |
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Local Name | عيد الثورة 25 يناير |
Date | Saturday, 25th January, 2025 |
Type | Public |
Is Global | true |
About Revolution Day 2011 National Police Day holiday in Egypt
**Revolution Day 2011 and National Police Day in Egypt**
Revolution Day 2011, also known as the January 25 Revolution, marks a pivotal moment in Egypt's modern history. On this day, millions of Egyptians took to the streets to protest against the 30-year rule of President Hosni Mubarak, demanding political reform, social justice, and an end to corruption and police brutality. The protests, which coincided with National Police Day—a holiday honoring the police force—quickly escalated into a nationwide uprising.
National Police Day, originally established to commemorate the resistance of Egyptian police officers against British forces in 1952, took on a different tone in 2011. The day became a symbol of the people's frustration with the police's role in suppressing dissent and enforcing the regime's authoritarian policies.
The 18-day revolution that followed January 25, 2011, led to Mubarak's resignation on February 11, 2011, and marked the beginning of a transformative period in Egypt's political landscape. Revolution Day is now remembered as a day of courage and unity, symbolizing the power of the people to demand change, while National Police Day serves as a reminder of the complex relationship between citizens and law enforcement in Egypt's history.