On the occasion of the National Martyr Day, observed on 18 February, Mr. Kamel Baddari the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, presided today, 18 February 2025, over the ceremony to dedicate the University of Continuous Education to the memory of the esteemed hero, the martyr “Didouche Mourad”.
The ceremony, took place at the university’s rectorate in the municipality of Dely Ibrahim. It was attended the family members of the martyr “Didouche Mourad”, a group of mujahideen, Mrs. Nadjia Damerdji, vice-president of the Council of the Nation, as well as a group of the Algerian Muslim scouts children, who performed patriotic songs.
The Minister stated, in his address, that the symbolic naming of the university after “Didouche Mourad”, known for his statement “Should we die, defend our memories”, was intended to honour the sacrifices made by the martyrs and mujahideen, who entrusted Algeria to other generations to continue the fight for the construction and development of the nation.
On this occasion, Professor and historian Mohamed Cherif Sidi Moussa spoke about the valiant deeds of the martyr “Didouche Mourad”.