Saturday, March 15, 2025
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1:00 pm Press conference by the Lebanese Pharmacists Syndicate, in collaboration with JAD Association and participants of Miss Natural Beauty, to launch an awareness campaign on the dangers of drug abuse. The event will include an oath-taking ceremony for new pharmacists and the distribution of appreciation certificates to participants.
1:45 pm The Iranian Embassy launches its annual Ramadan food basket initiative for Palestinian refugees in Lebanon's camps. The event will take place at the Iranian Consulate courtyard in Bir Hassan (former embassy building).
4:00 pm Unveiling ceremony of the artwork "Liaison," created by designers Pierre and Cedric Kokajian, hosted by Bikfaya-Mhaydseh Municipality at the public garden on the main street of Bikfaya.
6:00 pm Mass celebrating the Feast of Saint Joseph and the anniversary of the Notre Dame - Frères Furn El Chebbak Alumni Association, held at the school's church.
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