To commemorate National Remembrance Day, which falls on May 8 of each year, the provincial office of the National Organization for Student Solidarity at the University of Kasdi Merbah, Ouargla, organized a scientific and historical activity on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at the university's Scientific and Cultural Recreation Center. The event marked the 80th anniversary of the events of May 8, 1945, when the Algerian people took to the streets to demand their right to freedom and independence, defending national sovereignty.
The event was attended by the Sub-Director of Scientific, Cultural, and Sports Activities, Mujahid Ibrahim Boukhata, and Professor Ahmed Tijani Si Kabir, along with a number of professors and students.
The ceremony began with the recitation of verses from the Holy Quran, followed by the national anthem. Mr. Abdelmalek Barmaki then delivered the opening speech. The head of the student organization also delivered a speech highlighting the role of students and the university in preserving national memory. Professor Ahmed Tijani Si Kabir delivered a historical lecture on the massacres of May 8, 1945, followed by a documentary film about these painful events.
On the sidelines of the event, a fine arts exhibition, drawing workshops, and a photography exhibition were organized.
The ceremony concluded with a tribute to the university president for his efforts in promoting the university. The student organization also honored several contributors to the success of this event, including the sub-director of activities, Mujahid Ibrahim Boukhta, and Professor Ahmed Tijani Si Kabir, in addition to the outstanding students in the competition organized by Student Solidarity.