The 23rd of July of the year 1952 marks the July 23 Revolution – a military coup d’état by the Free Officers Movement to oust King Farouk. The mutiny was led by Mohammed Naguib and Gamal Abd El-Nasser. The movement, nevertheless, did not only exile and overthrow the King, but also enforced more political schemes. Following the abdication of King Farouk; the King of Egypt and Sudan, the movement abolished the monarchy, prompting the end of Muhammad Ali dynasty’s rule, and inaugurated a republic. Moreover, the movement ceased the British occupation of Egypt, and secured the sovereignty of Sudan, after being an Anglo-Egyptian condominium. The insurgent movement widely expressed their anti-imperialism and pro-nationalism agenda.
Next Egyptian revolution of 1952 holiday is on
23rd July 2025, Wednesday