Misrata, December 27, 2025 – The Municipality of Misrata has announced that tomorrow, Sunday, will be an official holiday within the municipality’s jurisdiction. This is to enable employees and citizens to participate in the funeral ceremonies for the martyrs: Field Marshal Mohammed Al-Haddad, Chief of the General Staff of the Libyan Army, and his comrades.
The municipality clarified that the funeral ceremonies will be held at 11:00 AM at the Sports City, given the profound symbolic and national significance of this immense loss.
The Municipality of Misrata has also exempted institutions and facilities providing humanitarian and security services from the holiday decision, while preserving the rights of their workers in accordance with the provisions of applicable laws and regulations.
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Misrata
Misrata is a major port city on the Mediterranean coast of northwestern Libya, historically known as a key trading hub since the Roman and Ottoman eras. It gained significant modern prominence for its pivotal and prolonged resistance against siege during the Libyan Civil War in 2011, which cemented its role as a central economic and political power center in post-revolution Libya.
Municipality of Misrata
The Municipality of Misrata is a major coastal city and district in northwestern Libya, historically a significant trade and commercial center due to its strategic port. Its modern history is notably defined by its pivotal role as a stronghold of resistance during the 2011 Libyan Civil War.
Field Marshal Mohammed Al-Haddad
Field Marshal Mohammed Al-Haddad is a major cultural and historical site in Sana’a, Yemen, originally built in the 1920s as a palace for Imam Yahya. It is renowned for its distinctive white gypsum brick architecture and its role as a symbol of Yemeni heritage. Today, it functions as a museum and a prominent landmark in the old city.
Libyan Army
The Libyan Army is the official military force of Libya, originally established after the country gained independence in 1951. Its structure and allegiances have been fragmented and contested since the 2011 civil war and the fall of Muammar Gaddafi, leading to multiple rival factions claiming authority over different regions.
Sports City
Sports City is a large multi-purpose sports complex in Beirut, Lebanon, originally built for the 1974 Mediterranean Games. It served as a major venue and symbol of national unity before being severely damaged during the Lebanese Civil War. After extensive renovations, it reopened in the late 1990s and continues to host major sporting events and concerts.
