About: Revolution Day

Revolution Day or the Day of the Revolution refers to public holidays or remembrance days in various country held in commemoration of an important event in the country's history, usually the starting point or a turning point in a revolution that led to significant political change. • Burkina Faso, January 3. It relates to the anniversary of the 1966 Upper Voltan coup d'état. See Public holidays in Burkina Faso. • Zanzibar, January 12. See Zanzibar Revolution. • Egypt, January 25. Also known as January's Revolution Day. Marks the day of the beginning of the 2011 Egyptian revolution. See Public holidays in Egypt. • Iran, February 11. Marks the day when the Shah of Iran was overthrown by a coalition of conservative Shia clerics, leftist political parties, and students. The anniversary of the 1979 Iranian revolution is celebrated every year • Libya, February 17. Marks the day when Jamahiriya security forces first used live ammunition against Benghazi demonstrators, sparking the civil war.