Mauritanians are marking the third anniversary of October 7th with a series of activities. These events are a show of solidarity and support for the people of Gaza and Palestine. Various groups, including journalists, students, and Islamic organizations, are participating in the events. The activities began on Wednesday and will continue for several days.
In the capital city of Nouakchott, journalists are staging a sit-in in front of the United Nations representation. This event, organized by the Mauritanian Journalists Association for Al-Aqsa, aims to express solidarity with journalists who have lost their lives in Gaza. Several unions and media institutions are participating in the sit-in. The event started at 10 am on Wednesday.
Student groups are also marking the anniversary with their own activities. The Student Initiative Against Zionist Infiltration and for the Defense of Just Causes organized an event at the university on Wednesday morning. Another gathering is planned for this evening at the Grand Mosque, also known as the Saudi Mosque. This event aims to show support for the people of Gaza and Al-Aqsa Mosque.
The Mauritanian Islamic Forum is hosting a symposium at the Quran Mosque in Nouakchott, also known as the Mosque of the Nobles. The event, which will discuss the topic "The Al-Aqsa Flood in its Third Anniversary: Gains, Duties, and Challenges," features several prominent speakers. These include Sheikh Muhammad Sidi Yahya Aghdoud, Sheikh Muhammad Al-Amin Ould Mزيد, and Dr. Muhammad Subhi Abu Saqr, representative of the Hamas movement in Mauritania.
On Thursday evening, the National League for the Support of the Palestinian People, in cooperation with parties, unions, and civil society organizations, is organizing an event titled "Together for Al-Aqsa and Palestine... A Call to Stop Genocide and Protect Land and Honor." The event will take place at the Mory Senter hotel and feature speeches by representatives of major forces in Mauritania.
The event on Thursday will include an exhibition by pro-Palestinian organizations from 5 pm to 7 pm, followed by a symposium from 7 pm to 9 pm. The National League stated that the event aims to support the Palestinian cause and Al-Aqsa Mosque. Several political parties, civil society organizations, and community groups are expected to participate.
Political parties and forces in Mauritania are preparing to organize a unified event on Saturday, October 10th, to mark the anniversary. The events are a testament to the country's continued support for the Palestinian people and their cause.
Key points
- Various groups in Mauritania are marking the third anniversary of October 7th with diverse events.
- The events aim to show solidarity with the people of Gaza and Palestine.
- A unified event by political parties and forces is planned for Saturday, October 10th.
