March 9: Egypt commemorates the “Golden General” and celebrates Martyr's Day

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 - 10:50 GMT

Every year on March 9, Egypt observes Martyr's Day, a solemn occasion that coincides with the anniversary of the martyrdom of Lieutenant General Abdel Moneim Riad, the former Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces, who fell on the front lines in 1969.