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Egypt's defense minister lays wreath on Nasser's tomb at annual commemoration
September 28, 2026 at 04:00 PM
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Egypt marked the anniversary of Gamal Abdel Nasser's death on September 28, with the defense minister representing President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi at the ceremony.
- President Sisi delegated Defense Minister Ashraf Salem Zaher to lay a wreath on Nasser's tomb and recite Al-Fatiha at the commemoration.
- Zaher met Nasser's family and conveyed President Sisi's appreciation for the late leader's contributions.
- The tomb drew crowds of citizens and public figures, including Senator Mohamed Abu El-Ela.
- Pakistan presented a commemorative plaque marking the anniversary of Nasser's death.


