Wadān commemorates the 111th anniversary of the Battle of Qara al-Tawza and recalls the heroism of the Mujahideen.

Wadān, January 19, 2026 (LANA) – The residents of Wadān commemorated the 111th anniversary of the Battle of Qarat al-Tawza, which took place in 1915 between Libyan resistance fighters and the invading Italian forces.

The local youth council of the Jufra municipality organized a celebration on this occasion, during which several speeches were delivered praising the sacrifices and bravery of their ancestors in confronting the heavily armed Italian forces, who suffered heavy losses in lives and equipment, despite the limited resources and weapons of the heroic resistance fighters.

The celebration included equestrian displays, highlighting the prominent role horses played in the battles of the Libyan resistance and their importance at that time. The event also featured the lighting of the torch of resistance, the recitation of Surah Al-Fatihah in remembrance of the martyrs of the Battle of Qarat al-Tawza, and the laying of flowers in memory of the martyrs of Wadān who fell in the battles against colonialism.

The event was attended by youth from the National Agency for Voluntary Efforts, the Tozeur Martyrs Camping and Summer Resort Center in Wadān, the Scout and Guide Troop, the Cultural Forum, the Wadān Heritage and Tourism Association, and the Tozeur Martyrs Equestrian Club.

The program also included a detailed historical account of the Battle of Qarat Tozeur, a review of the heroic deeds of our ancestors in defense of the homeland, and the participation of a select group of poets who recited patriotic poems that embodied pride in history and struggle, and affirmed the deep sense of belonging and loyalty to the sacrifices of the martyrs.

(LANA - Jufra)