The Egyptian Embassy in Tanzania celebrated the 51st anniversary of the October War Victory, also known as the Yom Kippur War, which took place in 1973.

Tanzania’s Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Defence and National Service, Dr. Faraji Mnyepe, attended a commemoration in Dar es Salaam, attended by Egyptian Ambassador to Tanzania, Mr. Sherif Ismail, and senior military officials on Wednesday.

Sherif Ismail praised the bravery of the Egyptian Armed Forces during the October War and praised President Anwar El Sadat for his courageous leadership in seeking peace through strength, emphasizing the pivotal role of Egyptian soldiers in securing the nation’s victory.

This historic event is celebrated annually in Egypt to honor the bravery and sacrifices of the Egyptian Armed Forces and the resilience of the Egyptian people

 

The Yom Kippur War, also known as the October War or the Fourth Arab-Israeli War, took place from October 6 to October 25, 1973.

It was initiated by a coalition of Arab states led by Egypt and Syria against Israel. The war began on Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar, catching the Israeli Defense Forces by surprise.

Egyptian forces crossed the Suez Canal and advanced into the Sinai Peninsula, while Syrian forces attacked the Golan Heights.

Despite initial successes, the Arab forces were eventually repelled by Israel, which managed to recapture the territories.

A ceasefire was brokered by the United Nations on October 25, 1973.

The war had significant political and military consequences, leading to a shift in the balance of power in the Middle East and eventually paving the way for peace negotiations between Egypt and Israel