Gharyan, December 27, 2025 – The Gharyan Municipal Council announced the suspension of work in government offices and all sectors within the municipality’s jurisdiction, including educational institutions, for tomorrow, Sunday. This is a day of mourning for the souls of the martyrs and in preparation for the funeral ceremonies for the late martyr, Major General Engineer (Mahmoud Jumaa Al-Qatwi), son of the city of Gharyan. The funeral prayer will be held after the noon prayer on Sunday at the Gharyan Sports City.
The Gharyan Municipal Council had announced yesterday, Friday, that the funeral prayer for the deceased, God willing, will be held next Sunday directly after the noon prayer at the Gharyan Sports City.
Gharyan
Gharyan is a historic town in northwestern Libya, renowned for its traditional underground and hillside cave dwellings that provided natural insulation from the desert heat. Historically, it served as a key trading post on trans-Saharan caravan routes and was a significant center of resistance during the Italian colonization of Libya in the early 20th century.
Gharyan Municipal Council
The Gharyan Municipal Council is the local administrative body governing the city of Gharyan in northwestern Libya. Historically, the city has been a significant regional center, known for its traditional underground cave dwellings, and the council manages civic services and development for its residents.
Major General Engineer Mahmoud Jumaa Al-Qatwi
Major General Engineer Mahmoud Jumaa Al-Qatwi is not a place or cultural site, but a person. Therefore, a summary about a location or site cannot be provided based on this name alone.
Gharyan Sports City
Gharyan Sports City is a major sports complex located in the city of Gharyan, Libya. It was constructed in the 1980s and has served as a key venue for national and local athletic events, including football matches and other competitions.
