The Yom Kippur War, also known as the 1973 Arab-Israeli War, has several synonyms. It is sometimes referred to as the Ramadan War, as it took place during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. Another synonym for the conflict is the October War because it began on October 6th, 1973. Some also refer to it as the Fourth Arab-Israeli War, as it was the fourth conflict between Israel and its neighboring Arab states. In Israel, the war is often called the "War of Atonement" or the "Ten Days War," reflecting the duration of the conflict. Regardless of the name used, this war had a significant impact on the history of the Middle East and the world.