Teachers’ Day in Lebanon
Countries all around the world celebrate some type of Teacher’s Day—with the dates that they’re celebrated on varying from September through August. The Teacher’s Day that we’re now going to talk about is the one that’s celebrated in Lebanon on March 9th.
Lebanon (Observance) This day, like all of the days celebrating teachers around the world, is a day when people are encouraged to give thanks to all of the educators who have taken part in their education. Since this holiday is only an observance in Lebanon, however, most people won’t have the day off. It also means that government buildings, schools, and most businesses remain open on this day.
Facts About Lebanon
Below are some fascinating facts about Lebanon that people might want to consider as they learn more about Teacher’s Day. Let’s take a brief look at them before continuing on with the rest of this article.
- Lebanon has a total area of 10,400 square kilometers.
- In 332 BCE, Alexander the Great conquered the region that is now known as Lebanon.
- Lebanon was a part of the Ottoman Empire from the 16th through the beginning of the 20th century.
- Lebanon has seven main political parties.
- Approximately 80% of Lebanon’s rainfalls occur between November and March each year.
- It’s illegal to raise any foreign flag in Lebanon and has been since WWII.
Observing Teacher’s Day In Lebanon
This holiday is usually observed by people taking the time out of their days to thank teachers for all that they’ve done or by taking a few moments to give them the recognition they deserve. This holiday isn’t just usually observed on one day, however.
It’s usually observed over the course of an entire week. Some schools may close on this day, but just as many also stay open because this isn’t a public holiday and therefore people still have to work.
Lebanon (Observance) 
