Unity in Celebration: President Sisi Joins Egyptian Tribes and Families in Jubilant Commemoration of October Victory
The film deals with Damietta and Mansoura’s response to the French invasion and their capture of King Louis IX of France and his imprisonment in Ibn Luqman’s house, emphasizing that Egypt has always had an army with people throughout history.
The documentary film shifts to the revolution of July 23, 1952, led by Free Officers to overthrow corruption and nepotism, the departure of the last king of the Alawite family, the 1954 expulsion of the British from Egypt, nationalization. Suez Canal in 1956 and then the setback in 1967.
The film focuses on the leadership’s decision in 1967 to organize the tribes into an entity called the “Sinai Arab Organization”. The Thunderbolt Group, nicknamed the “Lion of the Egyptian Thunderbolts” and Lieutenant Generals Abdel Moneim Riyad and Nasser Salem, until… victory came on October 6, 1973, the glorious year.
The film focuses on the Egyptian army’s fight against terrorism in Sinai after the 2013 June 30 revolution, support for Arab tribes in Sinai, and the launch of the “Martyrs’ Rights” campaign.
Then artist Tamer Ashour presented a song during which he sang the song “Grieve Peace”, followed by a singing artistic operetta titled “Challenge After Challenge”, during which several Egyptian voices sang, including artist Mohamed Fouad, Hisham Abbas. , Hakim, Hamid Al-Shayri, and Bossi.
The activities were followed by the screening of 8 short films which shed light on the hidden aspects of the lives of real heroes who were able to turn challenges into opportunities and spread the hand of development to all the governorates of Egypt.
A film highlights the life of Paralympic weightlifter Nadia Fikri, who won a bronze medal during her participation in the Paralympic Games (Paris 2024), and emphasizes that the lives of disabled athletes have changed since President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi took power. And the support Egypt provides for people with disabilities, and not just for champion athletes.
Another film focuses on the transformation the city of El Alamein has witnessed, cleaning up its mines, transforming into an integrated city and focusing on its people.
Another film discussed the achievements in infrastructure projects, which built roads and connected all parts of Egypt and facilitated transportation including the (Long Live Egypt) Tunnel, Daba Road, June 30 Corridor and other roads.
While a short film sheds light on the oasis city of Bahria and the state’s interest in it, both by promoting the city’s archaeological sites and its dated products, which are of the best kind.
Another short film focuses on the development arm which includes the development of Nubia and Aswan infrastructure projects, residential complexes and youth centers and clubs.
One of the films highlights President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi’s initiatives, including initiatives to eradicate hepatitis C, early detection of breast cancer, and the awareness and emotional support families receive until they recover from these diseases.
The film reviews the biographies of North Sinai heroes, including Hazza Farhana, as they emphasized unity between the Sinai tribes and the armed forces since ancient times, as well as highlights the euphoria Sinai has witnessed in terms of development projects. Apart from camel racing, which sends a clear message that Sinai is free from terrorism.
Young artiste, Wiz, performed a patriotic song performed by a group of youngsters.
Before the ceremony ended, President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi gave a speech in which he greeted the Egyptian people and expressed his pride in Egypt’s victory in the Glorious War of October 6, 1973, which was an “inspiring idea” that would never happen. died, and where the Egyptian people presented an example of challenge and steadfastness.
President Sisi added that the situation Egypt is facing now is similar to the situation the country faced after the 1967 war, but the country has overcome the ordeal with the will of the Egyptian people.
The President said that all experts and those interested in military affairs prior to the October War confirmed that victory was impossible due to various factors including the bar lev line, the Suez Canal blockers, and the great superiority and comparability that was not there. Grace of Egypt
He added that the will of the Egyptian people, their rejection of the status quo and their insistence on victory is the reason for the achievement, pointing to the size of the sacrifices Egyptians have made in war and peace under the leadership of the former president. Mohammad Anwar Sadat, who accomplished a mission that was ahead of his time.
President Sisi thanked the organizers of the celebration, including civil society organizations, tribal unions and youth who participated in organizing the celebration.
The President said, “There are certainly challenges ahead of us now, but with the same spirit, will and determination to succeed and despite our difficult situation at this time, you Egyptians must be assured that, thanks to God Almighty, and through work, determination, and follow-up , we will overcome every challenge that lies ahead of us and together we will achieve everything we desire.”
He added, “The 8 short films that were shown during the celebration are the stories of ordinary homes and ordinary people and these stories are present in every Egyptian home who struggles to live his children and family in difficult circumstances and with them, by the grace of God Almighty, we these situations. overcome and achieve what we can.” “We hope for that.”
President Sisi continued: “Hazza Farhana must do something in his name in Sinai and Egypt and the Egyptian Bedouin Arab is a model for Sinai and what he gave in a difficult time,” calling on everyone to pay tribute. Hazza Farhana.
President Alhaja ordered the establishment of a neighborhood in Sinai bearing the name of Farhana, saying, “To remember this and to always remember the beautiful.. there are many people who have given to Egypt in all times and ages.
President Sisi has ordered the establishment of a main axis or facility bearing the name of Hazza Farhana in Cairo, so that there can be a message to Egyptians about what the people of Sinai have provided.
The President congratulated all the artists who contributed to the celebration, especially artist Mohammad Munir, thanked him for his contribution and urged him to attend and participate.