Sol de Mayo is a national emblem of Argentina, representing the May Revolution of 1810, which marked the beginning of the country's struggle for independence from Spanish rule. The symbol features a sun with a face, often depicted with sixteen rays, and is associated with the Inca sun god, Inti. The Sol de Mayo appears on the national flag and coat of arms of Argentina, symbolizing freedom and the emergence of a new nation. It is celebrated annually on May 25, known as May Revolution Day, commemorating the events that led to the establishment of the first local government in Buenos Aires.