Prof. Mohamed Hussein, President of Tanta University, participated today in the wreath-laying ceremony at the memorial to the nation's martyrs, held in celebration of the 53rd anniversary of the glorious October Victories.

    The ceremony was attended by Major General Dr. Alaa Abdel-Moaty, Governor of Gharbia; Major General Rashad Farouk, Director of Gharbia Security; Brigadier General Hazem Mahran, Representative of Military Intelligence; Brigadier General Wael Fathy, Military Advisor to the Governorate; Colonel Ahmed Al-Kanisi, Representative of the National Security Sector; Colonel Ahmed Yahya, Representative of the General Intelligence Service; Engineer Hossam El-Din Abdo, Deputy Governor of Gharbia; and Major General Mohamed Mansour Shair, Secretary-General of the Governorate.

    The ceremony was also attended by a number of security, executive, and community leaders, as well as the heads of the governorate's service directorates.

    The ceremony witnessed the playing of military music for the national anthem of the Arab Republic of Egypt and the «Martyr's Anthem», followed by the recitation of Al-Fatihah in memory of the souls of the nation's martyrs, in a national scene that embodied the highest meanings of loyalty and gratitude to the heroes of Egypt who sacrificed their lives for the nation and in defense of its land, sovereignty and dignity.

    Prof. Mohamed Hussein, President of Tanta University, affirmed that the anniversary of the October Victories will remain one of the greatest chapters in modern Egyptian history and a lasting testament to the heroism of the Egyptian Armed Forces and the Egyptian people's ability to confront challenges and achieve victory with a determination that knows no impossibility.

    The President of Tanta University said, “Today, we stand with the utmost pride and reverence to pay tribute to the souls of Egypt’s noble martyrs, whose pure blood was shed for the homeland. We honor and remember with profound gratitude the sacrifices of the heroes of our Armed Forces, who, through their heroic deeds, forged a lasting epic that restored Egypt’s land, honor, and dignity.

    The sacrifices of our martyrs will forever remain a sacred trust and a solemn responsibility we carry, as well as a source of inspiration for successive generations to work, contribute, and preserve the homeland and its resources.”

    Prof. Mohamed Hussein added that the October victory celebrations represent a renewed opportunity to consolidate the values of belonging, loyalty and national unity among the new generations, and to draw inspiration from the spirit of October in continuing the path of construction and development, stressing that Tanta University plays its national and awareness-raising role in building the awareness of its students and informing them of the extent of the sacrifices made by the sons of Egypt for the security and stability of the homeland.

    The President of Tanta University concluded his statements by extending a salute of appreciation and reverence to the men of the Egyptian Armed Forces, and to the souls of the nation's martyrs and their families, stressing that their heroism and sacrifices will remain engraved in the conscience and memory of the Egyptian people, and a constant motivation to preserve the gains of the Egyptian state and continue the path of development and building the future.