Cairo:President Abdel Fattah El Sisi attended a tribute to fallen soldiers during a graduation ceremony for new batches of the Egyptian Military Academy and military colleges.
According to State Information Service Egypt, the ceremony, held on Saturday, October 17, 2026, featured military bands performing the 'Martyrs' Salute' both at the graduation grounds and via video at Cairo's Unknown Soldier Memorial. Aerial displays showcasing images of martyred Armed Forces personnel were also part of the event.
The ceremony was attended by several dignitaries, including Parliament Speaker Hisham Badawi, Senate Speaker Essam Farid, Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly, Al-Azhar Grand Imam Ahmed el-Tayeb, Coptic Orthodox Pope Tawadros II, Defense Minister Ashraf Salem Zaher, and other senior officials.