17 October 1961 – 17 October 2026

Under the slogan: ‘From the depths of memory to the horizons of the future’

As part of the commemoration of the 65th anniversary of the demonstrations of 17 October 1961, the University of Health Sciences named after the Mujahid Dr Yusuf Al-Khatib held, today, Saturday 17 October 2026, at 11.00 am, a minute’s silence in memory of the martyrs of these demonstrations, in recognition of their sacrifices and to immortalise their memory, which remains firmly rooted in the national consciousness.

Glory and immortality to our noble martyrs.