File:Beirut's Martyrs' Square during celebrations marking the release by the French of Lebanon's government from Rashayya prison on November 22, 1943, the day of Lebanon's independence. Adib Ibrahim.jpg

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Description	English: Beirut's Martyrs' Square during celebrations marking the French government releasing the Lebanon political leaders from Rashayya prison. The release took place on November 22, 1943 and the date is now Lebanon's Independence Day. العربية: مشهد لاحتفالات ساحة الشهداء في بيروت يوم 22 تشرين الثاني (نوفمبر) بمناسبة إطلاق سراح رئيس الجمهورية بشارة الخوري ورئيس الحكومة اللبنانية رياض الصلح وبعض الوزراء والزعماء الوطنيين من الاعتقال في سجن راشيا صباح 22 تشرين الثاني (نوفمبر) 1943، والذي أصبح لاحقاً يوم الاستقلال في لبنان.
Date	22 November 1943
Source	http://almashriq.hiof.no/general/700/770/779/contemporary/fareeds-picts/Bourj_2.html
Author	Adib Ibrahim

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