Lebanon Independence Day

On 22 November 1943, the legitimate government of Lebanon was restored.After World War I, Lebanon was ruled by France under a League of Nations mandate.

On November 8, 1943, the Lebanese parliament removed from the Lebanese constitution articles restricting the country’s sovereignty. In response, French authorities arrested President Bishar al-Khoury and Prime Minister Riad al-Solh, dissolved parliament and declared the constitution terminated.

As a result, demonstrations and armed clashes with the colonial authorities began throughout the country. However, on November 22, 1943, the French authorities were forced to restore the legitimate government of Lebanon. This day became the national holiday of Lebanon - "Independence Day".