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Shafaq News
2 days ago
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Calls to recognize Iraqi revolution as national holiday
Shafaq News – Baghdad On Sunday, Iraq's Communist Party called on authorities to formally designate July 14 as a national holiday, commemorating the 1958 revolution that ended the monarchy and established the republic. In a statement, the party described the anniversary as a ''pivotal moment'' in Iraq's modern history, and a symbol of the nation's pursuit of sovereignty, freedom, and independence. With the 67th anniversary approaching, the party highlights it as a moment for the nation to reflect, emphasizing the revolution's wide acceptance among Iraq's diverse communities. It also welcomed the Kurdistan Regional Government's decision to suspend official work on Monday in all public institutions in observance of the occasion. The July 14 revolution, led by Brigadier General Abdul Karim Qasim and the Free Officers Movement, brought an end to the Hashemite monarchy, formally dissolving the Kingdom of Iraq. The coup resulted in the deaths of King Faisal II, members of the royal family, and Prime Minister Nuri al-Said. Following the revolution, Iraq adopted a republican system and implemented a series of reforms, including land redistribution and the nationalization of key foreign-owned assets. The new leadership also withdrew Iraq from the Western-backed Baghdad Pact, marking a shift in the country's foreign policy during the Cold War.
Shafaq News
2 days ago
- Politics
- Shafaq News
Kurdistan marks 1958 revolution with public holiday
Shafaq News - Erbil The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) declared Monday, July 14, an official holiday across all public institutions to mark the anniversary of the 1958 revolution. A statement from the Department of Media and Information confirmed the closure, in line with the Region's official calendar. Government offices will reopen on Tuesday. The July 14 revolution, led by Brigadier General Abdul Karim Qasim and the Free Officers Movement, overthrew the Hashemite monarchy, abolishing the Kingdom of Iraq. The coup resulted in the deaths of King Faisal II, members of the royal family, and Prime Minister Nuri al-Said. The revolution introduced a republican system and brought several reforms, including land redistribution and the nationalization of key foreign-owned assets. Iraq also withdrew from the Western-backed Baghdad Pact, marking a shift in the country's foreign policy and alignment during the Cold War.
