October 6 1973...Great day in Egyptian history!

          On October 6 1973, more than 40 years ago, Egyptian troops crossed the Suez Canal with the intention of pushing the Israelis out of the Sinai Peninsula. They took Israelis by surprise, timing the attack to take place on Yom Kippur, the most sacred religious festival in the Jewish calendar. 

Finally, Egypt was able to regain its territory and its pride.  

       To remember this day, Egyptian government has announced that October 5th will be a day off for all public and private sectors.  Therefore, my dear Grade 8 students, TOMORROW is OFF!

Enjoy your day and study hard!