October War

October War hero Hassanein Ahmed, featured in iconic victory footage, passes away

Sun, 03 May 2026 - 12:18 GMT

The news cast a wave of sorrow among Egyptians, who regarded the late veteran as closely associated with a lasting symbol of Egypt’s victory in the October War and the sacrifices of its armed forces in reclaiming land and dignity.

Sisi on pro-war calls over Gaza: ‘Every hour of conflict sets Egypt back by months, years’

Sun, 19 Oct 2025 - 12:43 GMT

“I’m talking about the hour, not the day, month, or year,” the president said as he delivered a speech to mark the 52nd anniversary of the October War during an annual Armed Forces’ symposium, held on Sunday.

Sisi commemorates October victories, says region’s circumstances make us in ‘dire need’ of its principles

Mon, 06 Oct 2025 - 08:06 GMT

Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al Sisi commemorated on Monday the 6th of October victory in a televised speech, saying that this day has added ‘pride and glory to Egypt and all the Arabs’.

Ministry of Culture before and after 6 October 1973, a legacy lives on

Sun, 05 Oct 2025 - 11:07 GMT

The Ministry of Culture played a major role ahead of the 6 October war in consolidating the cultural identity of Egyptians and their sense of national belonging.

Esaad Younes Delivers a Powerful Message of Egyptian Pride and Resilience

Sun, 05 Oct 2025 - 10:36 GMT

Esaad Younes Delivers a Powerful Message of Egyptian Pride and Resilience.

Esaad Younes Tells the Story Behind the Castor Pajama — Egypt’s Subtle Weapon After the October War

Sun, 05 Oct 2025 - 10:22 GMT

Esaad Younes Tells the Story Behind the Castor Pajama — Egypt’s Subtle Weapon After the October War.

How the Egyptian Castor Pajama Became an Icon of the October War

Sun, 05 Oct 2025 - 10:16 GMT

How the Egyptian Castor Pajama Became an Icon of the October War.

Esaad Younes Recalls How Egypt Turned Israel’s Defeat into a Lasting Mark of Shame with the Castor Pajama

Sun, 05 Oct 2025 - 10:09 GMT

Esaad Younes Recalls How Egypt Turned Israel’s Defeat into a Lasting Mark of Shame with the Castor Pajama.

The Castor Pajama Is A Fabric Woven with October Victory

Sun, 05 Oct 2025 - 10:01 GMT

The Castor Pajama Is A Fabric Woven with October Victory.

Esaad Younes Revives the Spirit of Victory with the Iconic El-Mahalla Castor Pajama

Sun, 05 Oct 2025 - 09:57 GMT

Esaad Younes Revives the Spirit of Victory with the Iconic El-Mahalla Castor Pajama.

October 1973 War: When Israeli POWs wore Egypt’s pajamas of victory

Sun, 05 Oct 2025 - 02:36 GMT

But among the countless images that came to symbolize that triumph, one stood out for its quiet yet powerful symbolism: the striped kastor pajamas worn by captured Israeli soldiers as they were sent home after the war.

October War Panorama, Military Museums open to public free of charge on Sinai Liberation Day

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 - 06:30 GMT

The open-air exhibition at the October War Panorama, the military museums in El Alamein and Port Said, the War Museum in the Citadel, and the Gamal Abdel Nasser Museum will be open free of charge to the public on Friday, April 25.

Et guide: 5 famous phrases associated with October war

Sat, 05 Oct 2024 - 09:43 GMT

As Sunday marks the 51st anniversary of the October war, et likes to highlight some phrases that are associated with the victory.

October War 1973: A turning point in global military tactics

Fri, 04 Oct 2024 - 10:24 GMT

Strategic experts assert that the October 6, 1973, victory dramatically shifted global concepts of warfare and military strategy.

Egypt’s First Lady Entissar Al-Sisi remembers ‘epic’ of 1973 victory

Wed, 20 Mar 2024 - 11:13 GMT

First Lady Entissar Al-Sisi has issued a statement on the anniversary of the 1973 victory of Egypt over Israel, in which she congratulated the Egyptian people.

Al Wathaeqya Narrates The Story Of Egyptian Military Hero Saad Zaghoul Who Killed Mandler

Sat, 02 Mar 2024 - 08:55 GMT

Al Wathaeqya Narrates The Story Of Egyptian Military Hero Saad Zaghoul Who Killed Mandler

Sisi: Sinai is precious responsibility entrusted to us, its development is our duty

Wed, 04 Oct 2023 - 09:58 GMT

President Abdel Fattah al Sisi extend on Wednesday his sincere greetings to Egyptians on the 50th anniversary of the victory of October 6, 1973.

Egypt didn’t only win October’s war, we took ‘huge leap forward’: Sisi

Wed, 04 Oct 2023 - 09:40 GMT

Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al Sisi said on Wednesday that “anyone who had lived through the period between 1967 and 1973 that the Egyptians have endured, would have known very well that Egypt did not only achieved victory in the war, but also ‘took a leap forward’’.”

Tunisian President greets Sisi on greeting to anniversary of October War

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 - 04:23 GMT

The Tunisian president stated that the epic crossing represents an example of true sacrifice and struggle in defense of land, freedom and dignity, the statement added.

Egypt's president attends ‘Will of Nation’ symposium to mark 49th October War anniv.

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 - 09:48 GMT

The symposium included a number of cultural and artistic performances on the October victory in the presence of high-level officials, including Minister of Defense Mohamed Zaki.

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